Andhra Pradesh state election commission (APSEC) announced the local election 2026 schedule on 17 Oct 2026 from the official portal. These elections will choose your local representatives, including Sarpanches, Ward Members, Mandal and Zilla Parishad members, and City Mayors.
In this guide, we break down everything you need to know in simple, straightforward language - including expected dates, key cabinet decisions, reservation updates, direct election rules, and how you can verify your name on the voter list.
Helpful Link: Check your name in the Andhra Pradesh Local Body Election Voter List
Andhra Pradesh Local Body Elections 2026 - Overview at a Glance
| Particulars | Updated Details |
|---|---|
| State | Andhra Pradesh |
| Election Authority | Andhra Pradesh State Election Commission (APSEC) |
| Bodies Covered | Rural Local Bodies (Gram Panchayats, MPTCs and ZPTCs) and Urban Local Bodies (Municipal Corporations, Municipalities and Nagar Panchayats) |
| Election Notification | October 2026; the election schedule has been announced |
| Urban Local Body Polling Date | 28 October 2026 |
| Last Date for Urban Election Nominations | 18 October 2026 |
| Scrutiny of Nominations | 19 October 2026 |
| Last Date for Withdrawal | 21 October 2026 |
| Urban Election Counting and Results | 30 October 2026 |
| MPTC and ZPTC Polling | 3 November 2026 |
| MPTC and ZPTC Counting | 5 November 2026 |
| BC Reservation in Rural Local Bodies | Reservation varies by post: 26.73% for Gram Panchayat ward members, 27.95% for Sarpanches, 25.55% for MPTC members, 24.60% for MPP Presidents and ZPTC members, and 23.08% for Zilla Parishad chairpersons, as announced by the State Government. |
| BC Reservation in Urban Local Bodies | 32.78% for ward members, 33.02% for municipal chairpersons and 35.29% for mayors, as announced by the State Government. |
| Electoral Roll | Check the applicable electoral roll and voter eligibility details through the official election authorities. |
| Mayor and Chairperson Election Mode | Direct elections by voters, according to the announced 2026 reservation framework. |
| Total Municipal Corporations | 13 municipal corporations are included in the first announced urban election phase. |
| Official Websites | AP State Election Commission |
Expected Schedule & Timeline for AP Local Body Elections 2026
While the State Election Commission will issue formal gazette notifications phase-wise for each district and municipality, the government has set a firm target to conclude all polling before October 2026. This deadline is essential to ensure the state remains eligible for over ₹3,800 crore in local body development grants from the 16th Finance Commission.
APSEC Official Contact & Helpline
If you have any doubts, complaints, or questions regarding local body polling stations or electoral rolls, you can reach out directly to the Andhra Pradesh State Election Commission:
| Office | Andhra Pradesh State Election Commission (APSEC) |
| Helpdesk Numbers | 0866 - 2970023 / 2970024 |
| Toll-Free Election Helpline | 1950 |
| Official Email | [email protected] / [email protected] |
