Rajasthan State Election Commission (SEC) has officially announced the complete timetable for the Rajasthan Urban Local Body (Nagariya Nikay) Elections 2026. With this announcement, the Model Code of Conduct (Achar Sanhita) has immediately come into effect in all participating urban areas.
Elections will be conducted across 309 municipal bodies including 10 Municipal Corporations (Nagar Nigam), Municipal Councils (Nagar Parishad), and Municipalities (Nagar Palika) in two voting phases on September 9 and September 11, 2026. The counting of votes will take place on September 14, 2026.
Also See - Rajasthan Local Body Election Voter List PDF
Rajasthan Local Body Election 2026 Schedule : Quick Overview
| Detail | Key Information |
|---|---|
| State | Rajasthan |
| Conducting Authority | State Election Commission (SEC), Rajasthan |
| Type of Election | Urban Local Body (Nagariya Nikay) Elections |
| Total Municipal Bodies Covered | 309 Bodies (including 10 Nagar Nigams) |
| Total Wards | 10,245 Wards |
| Total Polling Stations | 16,465 Booths |
| Total Eligible Electors | Approx. 1.44 Crore Voters |
| Public Notification Date | August 27, 2026 |
| Phase 1 Polling Date | September 9, 2026 |
| Phase 2 Polling Date | September 11, 2026 |
| Vote Counting Date | September 14, 2026 |
| Chairperson / Mayor Election | September 21, 2026 |
| Deputy Chairperson / Deputy Mayor | September 22, 2026 |
| Voting Mode | Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) |
| Official Portal | sec.rajasthan.gov.in |
Complete Schedule & Timetable for Rajasthan Nikay Chunav 2026
The election process follows a well-defined timetable so candidates and voters have ample time to prepare. Below is the step-by-step schedule:
Documents You Can Carry to the Polling Booth
If you don't have your physical Voter ID card with you on election day, don't worry! As long as your name is on the official voter list, you can cast your vote by showing any one of the following government-approved photo identity documents:
- Aadhaar Card
- Voter Photo Identity Card (EPIC)
- Driving License
- Passport
- PAN Card
- Bank or Post Office Passbook with your photograph
- Service Identity Card with photo (issued by Central/State Govt, PSU, or Local Bodies)
- MGNREGA Job Card or Smart Card issued under Ministry of Labour schemes
Urban Local Body vs. Panchayati Raj Elections 2026
Many readers wonder whether this schedule also applies to Gram Panchayats. Here is the difference:
- Urban Local Bodies (Nikay Chunav): Held in September 2026 for cities and towns (Nagar Nigams, Nagar Parishads, Nagar Palikas).
- Panchayati Raj Elections (Gram Panchayat, Panchayat Samiti, Zila Parishad): The State Election Commission and State Government have submitted to the Rajasthan High Court that the entire rural panchayat election process is aimed to conclude by November 15, 2026.
Rajasthan SEC Helpine Number
- Phone No - 0141-2227407,2227037
- Email ID - secraj[at]rajasthan[dot]gov[dot]in
