The election for the post of Vice-President will be held on August 5, the Election Commission of India said on Thursday.
Chief Election Commissioner Nasim Zaidi said notification for the election will be issued on July 4 and nominations can be submitted by July 18.
The scrutiny will take place on July 19 and the last date for withdrawing nomination is July 21, he said.
He said if polling is required, it will take place on August 5 and the counting will also take place on the same day.
Members of Parliament will use special pens for marking their choice, Mr. Zaidi said on Thursday while announcing the schedule.