Andhra Pradesh Gram Panchayat Elections 2026: First-Phase Schedule Announced

Amaravati, Andhra Pradesh, November 13, 2026: The Andhra Pradesh State Election Commission (AP SEC) has issued the notification for the first phase of the Gram Panchayat elections in the state. The election schedule includes the dates for filing nominations, scrutiny, appeals, withdrawal of nominations, polling and counting of votes.

Nominations from November 15 to 17

According to the announced schedule, candidates can file their nominations for the first phase from November 15 to November 17 until 5:00 PM. The scrutiny of nominations will be conducted on November 18. Candidates whose nominations are rejected can file appeals on November 19 and 20. The final list of candidates will be announced after the withdrawal of nominations deadline on November 21.

Polling on November 26

Polling for the first phase is scheduled to be held on November 26, 2026. Polling will take place from 6:30 AM to 1:00 PM, while at certain polling stations the voting hours may be from 7:00 AM to 1:00 PM, according to the election schedule.

Counting of votes is scheduled to begin at 2:00 PM on the same day after polling concludes. The results will be declared after the counting process is completed.

If polling is halted or cancelled at any polling centre for an unavoidable reason, a re-poll will be conducted at the affected centre on November 27, as per the schedule.

Three-phase election process

The Andhra Pradesh State Election Commission has stated that the Gram Panchayat elections will be conducted in three phases. Notifications for the second and third phases are yet to be issued.

The first-phase schedule provides candidates and election officials with a timeline covering the nomination process through polling and counting of votes.

— M. Venkata T. Reddy, News Editor and Investigative Journalist