Rajasthan Panchayat Election 2026: How Many Phases?

As per the State Election Commission's schedule, the 2026 general elections to the Panchayati Raj institutions will be held in four phases. The voting dates for Zila Parishad and Panchayat Samiti members are separate, while different dates are fixed for the Panch and Sarpanch posts.

Voting for Zila Parishad and Panchayat Samiti members will take place in October and November 2026. Voting for the Panch and Sarpanch posts will be held in four phases, on 25 October, 31 October, 6 November and 16 November 2026. Before the polls, nominations, scrutiny of nomination papers, withdrawal of candidature and allotment of election symbols will also be completed on different dates. After the election process is over, the dates for electing the Zila Pramukh, Deputy Zila Pramukh, Pradhan and Deputy Pradhan are also set.

Zila Parishad Member Election 2026 Schedule

The election process for Zila Parishad members begins on 8 October 2026. The last date to submit nomination papers is 13 October 2026. Scrutiny of nomination papers and withdrawal of candidature will follow.

Panchayat Samiti Member Election 2026 Schedule

Elections for Panchayat Samiti members will also be held in four phases. For each phase, separate dates are set for the public notice, nomination, scrutiny, withdrawal and symbol allotment.

Panch and Sarpanch Election 2026 Schedule

Elections for the Panch and Sarpanch posts will also be held in four phases. The public notice for each phase will be issued on 8 October, 13 October, 19 October and 31 October 2026 respectively. After that come the submission of nomination papers, scrutiny, withdrawal and symbol allotment.

When Will Voting Take Place in the 2026 Panchayat Elections?

Separate dates are set for voting for Panch, Sarpanch, Panchayat Samiti members and Zila Parishad members. Voting for Zila Parishad and Panchayat Samiti members will be held on 23 October, 29 October, 4 November and 14 November 2026. Voting for Panch and Sarpanch will be held on 25 October, 31 October, 6 November and 16 November 2026.

Voting time: 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM.

When Will Counting Take Place?

Counting for the Panch and Sarpanch posts will be done at the respective Gram Panchayat headquarters, immediately after voting ends.

Counting for Zila Parishad and Panchayat Samiti members will be done together, after the voting of all phases, on 20 November 2026 at the district headquarters. Counting will run from 8:00 AM until it is completed.

Election of Zila Pramukh, Deputy Zila Pramukh, Pradhan and Deputy Pradhan

After the Zila Parishad and Panchayat Samiti member elections, the process to elect the Zila Pramukh, Deputy Zila Pramukh, Pradhan and Deputy Pradhan will follow.

Timings on the day

• 10:00 AM: The meeting for the election begins.
• Up to 11:00 AM: Nomination papers are submitted.
• From 11:30 AM: Scrutiny of the nomination papers.
• Up to 1:00 PM: Withdrawal of candidature, with symbol allotment right after.
• 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM: Voting is held in this window if it is needed.
• As soon as voting ends: Counting is done and the result is declared.

Separate Arrangement for Sri Ganganagar, Karauli and Kota

The Commission's schedule specifically notes that the five-year term of the Pramukh and Deputy Pramukh of the Zila Parishads of Baran, Sri Ganganagar, Karauli and Kota, and of the Pradhan and Deputy Pradhan of the Panchayat Samitis within them, will end in December 2026. The dates for the general elections to these posts will therefore be fixed separately.

Rajasthan Panchayat Election 2026: Full Schedule at a Glance