Udaipur District Panchayat Election 2026: SEC Releases 3-Phase Voting Schedule, Dates & Candidate Guidelines

The State Election Commission (SEC) Rajasthan has officially announced the comprehensive election schedule for rural local self-government bodies across Udaipur district. The three-tier Panchayat elections will be conducted in three distinct phases, covering Zila Parishad members, Panchayat Samiti members, Sarpanchs, and Ward Panches across all 20 Panchayat Samitis in Udaipur division.

At a Glance — Udaipur Panchayat Chunav 2026: Voting across rural constituencies in Udaipur district will take place in three phases on October 23–24 (Phase 1), October 28–30 (Phase 2), and November 3–5 (Phase 3). The centralized counting of votes for Zila Parishad and Panchayat Samiti members will take place on November 20, 2026, while Sarpanch and Panch ballot results will be declared on the evening of polling day itself.

1. Phase-Wise Polling Schedule & Timetable

To ensure smooth administrative oversight, strict law and order enforcement, and seamless logistics across tribal and hilly belts of southern Rajasthan, the Commission has partitioned Udaipur district’s Panchayat Samitis into three balanced phases:

2. Key Nomination Dates and Deadlines

Prospective candidates intending to contest for rural local bodies must adhere to the strict statutory deadlines issued by the District Election Officer (Collector), Udaipur:

• Issue of Official Notification: 10 October 2026 (10:30 AM)
• Filing of Nomination Papers: From 11 October to 15 October 2026 (between 11:00 AM and 3:00 PM at designated Returning Officer headquarters).
• Scrutiny of Nominations: 16 October 2026 (11:00 AM onwards).
• Withdrawal of Candidature: Up to 17 October 2026 (until 3:00 PM).
• Allotment of Election Symbols: 17 October 2026 (immediately following the withdrawal deadline).
• Final Polling Hours: 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM on scheduled voting days.

3. Candidate Eligibility Criteria & Document Checklist

In accordance with the Rajasthan Panchayati Raj Act and amendments passed by the state legislature, candidates filing nomination forms must fulfill mandatory qualification benchmarks:

1. Minimum Age: Candidates must be at least 21 years of age on the date of scrutiny of nomination.
2. Electoral Roll Inclusion: The candidate’s name must be registered on the electoral roll of the concerned Gram Panchayat or Panchayat Samiti constituency.
3. Sanitary Facility Undertaking: Submission of an affidavit declaring a functional sanitary latrine at the candidate’s residence is strictly mandatory.
4. No Pending Arrears / Disqualifications: No pending electricity bill defaults exceeding statutory limits or disqualification orders under court conviction.
5. Security Deposit (Nirman Shulk):
   • Sarpanch: ₹500 (General) / ₹250 (SC/ST/OBC/Women)
   • Panchayat Samiti Member: ₹1,000 (General) / ₹500 (Reserved Categories)
   • Zila Parishad Member: ₹2,000 (General) / ₹1,000 (Reserved Categories)

4. Model Code of Conduct (आदर्श आचार संहिता) Guidelines

With the announcement of election dates, the Model Code of Conduct has taken immediate effect across all rural revenue villages, gram panchayats, and block headquarters in Udaipur district:

• Ban on Policy Announcements: Government departments cannot sanction new public works, inaugurate projects, or distribute discretionary grants in rural areas during the currency of the election.
• Use of Government Machinery: Strict prohibition on utilizing government vehicles, dak bungalows, or administrative premises for political campaigning.
• Loudspeakers and Campaign timings: Campaign rallies and mobile public address systems are restricted between 10:00 PM and 6:00 AM. Prior written permission from the sub-divisional magistrate (SDM) is compulsory for village meetings.
• Expenditure Monitoring: Dedicated flying squads and static surveillance teams have been activated across highway checkpoints (NH-48, NH-27, and state highways) to curb illicit cash and liquor movement.

5. Valid Voter ID Documents for Polling Day

Electors visiting polling booths across Udaipur district can present any of the following 11 approved photo identification documents if they do not have an Electors Photo Identity Card (EPIC):

• Aadhaar Card
• MNREGA Job Card (with photo)
• Bank / Post Office Passbook with photograph
• Driving License
• PAN Card
• Passport
• Pension document with photograph
• Service Identity Card issued by Central / State Govt / PSU
• Smart Card issued under RGI (NPR)
• Health Insurance Smart Card under PM-JAY / RGHS