Election Commission announces schedule for 17th Vice-Presidential Election; poll and counting on 9 September 2025
The Election Commission of India on 1 August 2025 announced the schedule for the 17th Vice-Presidential Election, with notification on 7 August and the poll, if needed, on 9 September 2025.
Summary
The Election Commission of India announced the schedule of the 17th Vice-Presidential Election on 1 August 2025, after the office fell vacant following Jagdeep Dhankhar's resignation on 21 July 2025. As per the schedule, the notification will be issued on 7 August, the last date for nominations is 21 August, scrutiny is on 22 August and the last date for withdrawal is 25 August, while the poll, if necessary, and counting will both take place on 9 September 2025 at Room No. F-101, Vasudha, Parliament House. The Electoral College consists of 233 elected and 12 nominated members of the Rajya Sabha and 543 elected members of the Lok Sabha, a total of 788 members (782 at present), and every member's vote has the same value of one. The election is held by proportional representation through the single transferable vote under Article 66, and the Secretary General, Rajya Sabha has been appointed Returning Officer. A nomination must be subscribed by at least 20 electors as proposers and 20 as seconders, and the security deposit is ₹15,000.
Key facts
- Election
- 17th Vice-Presidential Election
- Schedule announced
- 1 Aug 2025
- Notification
- 7 Aug 2025
- Last date for nominations
- 21 Aug 2025
- Poll and counting
- 9 Sep 2025, Parliament House
- Electoral College
- 788 members (782 at present)
- Returning Officer
- Secretary General, Rajya Sabha
- Security deposit
- ₹15,000
Practice MCQs 4 questions
On which date is the poll, if necessary, for the 17th Vice-Presidential Election scheduled, as announced on 1 August 2025?
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Correct answer: C — 9 September 2025
The poll, if necessary, and the counting are both scheduled for 9 September 2025 at Parliament House.
According to the Election Commission, what is the total strength of the Electoral College for the 2025 Vice-Presidential Election?
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Correct answer: B — 788
The Electoral College comprises a total of 788 members of both Houses of Parliament: 233 elected and 12 nominated Rajya Sabha members and 543 elected Lok Sabha members.
Consider the following statements about the 2025 Vice-Presidential Election: 1. The security deposit for a candidate is ₹15,000. 2. A nomination paper must be subscribed by at least 20 electors as proposers and at least 20 other electors as seconders. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Both statements are correct. The security deposit is ₹15,000, and each nomination needs at least 20 proposers and 20 seconders from among the electors.
Who has been appointed Returning Officer for the 2025 Vice-Presidential Election?
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Correct answer: D — Secretary General, Rajya Sabha
The Election Commission, in consultation with the Central Government, appointed the Secretary General, Rajya Sabha as the Returning Officer.