India, Oct. 17 -- The pre-test for the first phase of Census 2027 will be conducted from November 10 to November 30, the Registrar General of India (RGI) said on Thursday.

In a notification issued on e-gazette, the RGI said, "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 17A of the Census Act, the Central government hereby extends the provisions of the said Act for the conduct of pre-test of the first phase of Census of India, 2027. The pre-test of the first phase of the Census of India, 2027 that is House listing and Housing Census in selected sample areas shall be conducted from 10, November, 2025 to 30, November, 2025 in all States and Union territories"

The notification added that "there shall also be an option for self-enumeration...