The State Election Commission, Rajasthan announced that a Lok Sabha notification will be issued on 31 October for elections to member posts in four panchayat committees (Sawai Madhopur, Chauth Ka Barwara, Gangapur City, Vijaypur) in Sawai Madhopur district. This is part of the fourth phase of Panchayati Raj General Elections‑2026.

According to District Election Officer Kana Ram, the hereditary restriction has been removed in this phase and the expenditure limit for candidates has been revised; the maximum expense limit is set at ₹1.5 lakh for member posts and ₹1 lakh for sarpanch posts.

Nomination and withdrawal timelines

Sub‑District Election Officer Sanjay Sharma said that under Rule 58 the Lok Sabha notification for member posts will be issued on 31 October. The last date for submitting nomination‑papers is 4 November (Wednesday) by 3 pm, with the filing window from 11 am to 3 pm. Scrutiny of nomination‑papers will be on 5 November from 11 am and candidates may withdraw their candidature until 3 pm on 6 November. As soon as withdrawals close, allocation of election symbols and publication of the candidate list will be done on the same day.

Under Rule 23 (amended 56) the Lok Sabha notification for panch and sarpanch posts will also be issued on 31 October. Nomination‑papers for these posts must be submitted on 15 November between 8 am and 11 am. Scrutiny will start at 11:30 am on 15 November and withdrawals will be allowed until 2 pm; thereafter symbol allocation and list publication will follow.

Polling and counting

Polling teams for member posts will depart on 13 November and will poll in the concerned areas on 14 November from 7 am to 6 pm. Counting for all phases will begin on 20 November at 8 am. For panch and sarpanch posts, polling will be on 16 November from 7 am to 6 pm after nominations on 15 November, and the up‑sarpanch election is scheduled for 17 November.

  • Lok Sabha notification to be issued: 31 October 2026
  • Member post nomination‑paper deadline: 4 November 2026 (3 pm)
  • Panch/Sarpanch nomination‑paper deadline: 15 November 2026 (8‑11 am)
  • Member post polling: 14 November 2026 (7 am‑6 pm)
  • Panch/Sarpanch polling: 16 November 2026 (7 am‑6 pm)
  • Counting: 20 November 2026 (from 8 am)