AP Local Body Elections 2026 Notification - Summary
AP local body elections 2026 notification PDF is the official election schedule issued by Andhra Pradesh State Election Commission. Released by State Election Commissioner Anil Chandra Punetha, the notification covers elections across 100 urban local bodies, Mandal Parishad Territorial Constituencies, Zilla Parishad Territorial Constituencies, and gram panchayats throughout Andhra Pradesh.
The document is published in English and Telugu on sec.ap.gov.in. With the release of this schedule, the Model Code of Conduct came into immediate effect across all participating districts and municipal areas.
AP local body elections 2026 schedule summary
| Election category | Notification date | Last date for nominations | Polling date | Counting date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Urban local bodies (100 ULBs) | 14 October 2026 | 18 October 2026 | 28 October 2026 | 30 October 2026 |
| Rural local bodies (MPTC and ZPTC) | 19 October 2026 | 23 October 2026 | 3 November 2026 | 5 November 2026 |
| Gram panchayats (Phase 1) | 13 November 2026 | 17 November 2026 | 26 November 2026 | 26 November 2026 |
| Gram panchayats (Phase 2) | 16 November 2026 | 20 November 2026 | 29 November 2026 | 29 November 2026 |
| Gram panchayats (Phase 3) | 19 November 2026 | 23 November 2026 | 2 December 2026 | 2 December 2026 |
Elections Coverage Across Andhra Pradesh
The election notification specifies these local body divisions across the state:
- Urban polls include 13 municipal corporations, 77 municipalities, and 10 nagar panchayats across different revenue divisions.
- Rural territorial voting covers mandal parishad and zilla parishad wards based on updated voter rolls.
- Gram panchayat polls take place across three separate phases, with vote counting held on the same day as polling.
How to Check Voter Roll on APSEC Portal
Voters can verify their ward details and polling station on the official election portal through these steps:
STEP 1 – Visit the official website sec.ap.gov.in and click on the Electoral Rolls section.
STEP 2 – Select your district, mandal or municipality, and local ward number.
STEP 3 – Enter your voter EPIC number or search by name and relative name.
STEP 4 – Check your polling booth address and download the voter slip details for reference.
Citizens can review the Andhra Pradesh districts mandal list to verify their administrative boundaries or use voter form 6 for fresh voter enrollment before upcoming revision deadlines.
