Rajasthan Panchayat Election 2026: Voting Starts October 13, Full Schedule Released

The Rajasthan state government has officially presented the proposed roadmap for the upcoming Panchayat elections before the High Court. According to the detailed program submitted, the election process for the positions of Panch, Sarpanch, Panchayat Samiti members, and Zila Parishad members is slated to commence on September 23, 2026. The government aims to complete the entire electoral exercise within a span of 54 days, ensuring a structured transition in local governance across the state.

Nomination and Notification Timeline

As per the comprehensive schedule submitted to the High Court, the official announcement of the elections will take place on September 23, 2026. Following this, the District Election Officers will issue the formal election notifications on September 28, 2026. Candidates interested in contesting the local body polls will have until October 1, 2026, to file their nomination papers. The scrutiny of these nomination papers is scheduled for October 3, 2026, to ensure all candidates meet the eligibility criteria. The final date for the withdrawal of nominations has been set for October 5, 2026. On the same day, the election symbols will be allocated to the contesting candidates, and the final list of candidates will be published by the authorities.

Four-Phase Voting for Zila Parishad and Panchayat Samiti

The elections for Zila Parishad and Panchayat Samiti members will be conducted in four phases to ensure smooth management and security. The first phase of voting is scheduled for October 13, 2026. This will be followed by the second phase on October 23, 2026, the third phase on October 29, 2026, and the fourth and final phase on November 3, 2026. On each of these polling days, the voting process will begin at 7 AM and conclude at 6 PM. These members play a crucial role in the rural administrative structure, and their election marks a significant step in the democratic process at the grassroots level.

Panch and Sarpanch Election Schedule

Parallel to the member elections, the voting for the positions of Panch and Sarpanch will also be held in a phased manner, while the first phase of polling for Panch and Sarpanch is set for October 14, 2026. The second phase will take place on October 24, 2026, while the third phase is scheduled for October 30, 2026. The fourth phase of voting for these village-level representatives will be held on November 4, 2026. These elections are vital as the Sarpanch serves as the primary executive head of the Gram Panchayat.

Up-Sarpanch, Counting, and Final Executive Elections

The election for the post of Up-Sarpanch will follow the primary voting phases. The first phase for Up-Sarpanch will be held on October 15, 2026, and the second phase on October 25, 2026. The third and fourth phases for the Up-Sarpanch elections are scheduled for October 31, 2026, and November 5, 2026, respectively. Once the voting phases are completed, the counting of votes for Panchayat Samiti and Zila Parishad members will be conducted on November 12, 2026. Following the results, the elections for the positions of Pramukh and Pradhan are scheduled for November 14, 2026. Finally, the elections for Up-Pramukh and Up-Pradhan will take place on November 15, 2026, marking the conclusion of the 54-day electoral process in Rajasthan.