Rajasthan State Election Commission will hold the long-awaited Panchayati Raj elections in 2026. As per the order of the Supreme Court of India, the elections must be completed by April. Voting will take place for more than 1 lakh Ward Panchs and 14,635 Sarpanchs. The official schedule will be announced on the official website.
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Election Month | April 2026 |
| Voter List Publication | Update Soon |
| Sarpanch Positions | 14,635 |
| Ward Panch Positions | Over 1,00,000 |
| Voting Method | Ballot Paper (for Panch/Sarpanch) |
- New Structure: Rajasthan now has 14,635 Gram Panchayats, 450 Panchayat Samitis, and 41 District Councils.
- Voting Mode: Elections for Sarpanch and Ward Panch will be held via ballot papers, while EVMs will be used for Zila Parishad and Panchayat Samiti members.
- Financial Impact: Completion of these polls will help release Rs. 3,000 crore in central funds currently stalled due to the delay.
- Legal Context: The Supreme Court has mandated that the state government finish the election process by April 2026 to restore constitutional governance in local bodies.
For more details and to check your name in the Rajasthan final voter list, visit the Rajasthan State Election Commission Official Portal at sec.rajasthan.gov.in.