Andhra Pradesh MPTC ZPTC Election 2026 – Revised Schedule
The Andhra Pradesh State Election Commission (APSEC) has revised the schedule for the 2026 Mandal Parishad Territorial Constituency (MPTC) and Zilla Parishad Territorial Constituency (ZPTC) elections. As per Notification No. 905/SEC-B1/2026 dated October 28, 2026, polling will now take place on November 5, repolling, if required, on November 6, and counting of votes on November 7, 2026.
The polling was originally scheduled for November 3. The Commission changed the dates because counting for the Andhra Pradesh Urban Local Body elections was also scheduled for November 3. Rescheduling the rural local body polls was intended to avoid difficulties in deploying police personnel, polling staff and other election resources.
AP MPTC ZPTC Election 2026 – Latest Update
- Election authority: Andhra Pradesh State Election Commission
- Notification number: 905/SEC-B1/2026
- Revised notification date: October 28, 2026
- MPTC polling: November 5, 2026
- ZPTC polling: November 5, 2026
- Polling hours: 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM
- Repolling, if required: November 6, 2026
- Counting of votes: November 7, 2026, from 8:00 AM
- Result declaration: After completion of counting
- Official website: sec.ap.gov.in
Andhra Pradesh MPTC ZPTC Revised Election Schedule 2026
The State Election Commission has shifted the polling, repolling and counting dates. Candidates and voters should follow the revised schedule rather than the earlier November 3 polling date.
| Election Activity | Revised Date | Time |
|---|---|---|
| MPTC and ZPTC Polling | November 5, 2026 | 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
| Repolling, if required | November 6, 2026 | 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
| Counting of Votes | November 7, 2026 | From 8:00 AM |
| Declaration of Results | November 7, 2026 | After counting is completed |
Why Were MPTC and ZPTC Election Dates Revised?
The original schedule placed MPTC and ZPTC polling on November 3, 2026. However, the schedule for Andhra Pradesh Urban Local Body elections was revised, and counting of votes for those elections was also fixed for November 3.
The State Election Commission stated that conducting urban local body counting and rural local body polling on the same day could create difficulties in the deployment of available police personnel, polling staff and logistical resources. Therefore, the Commission moved MPTC and ZPTC polling to November 5, repolling to November 6 and counting to November 7.
How Many MPTC and ZPTC Seats Are Included?
The election notification covers 659 ZPTC seats across 28 Zilla Praja Parishads and 9,829 MPTC seats across 659 Mandal Praja Parishads. The Commission has withheld elections in four ZPTC seats and 29 MPTC seats due to specific administrative or legal reasons.
| Election Category | Seats | Coverage |
|---|---|---|
| ZPTC | 659 | 28 Zilla Praja Parishads |
| MPTC | 9,829 | 659 Mandal Praja Parishads |
| ZPTC seats withheld | 4 | Election not included at present |
| MPTC seats withheld | 29 | Election not included at present |
MPTC and ZPTC Candidate List 2026
After the withdrawal deadline, Returning Officers published the lists of contesting candidates after 3:00 PM on October 27, 2026. In constituencies where only one validly nominated candidate remained after withdrawal, the Returning Officers also declared the uncontested election results in accordance with the applicable election rules.
Voters and candidates should contact the concerned Mandal or District Election Authority for constituency-wise contesting candidate details. The final candidate list should be checked against the official records rather than unverified social media posts.
Special Polling Time in Alluri Sitarama Raju and Polavaram Districts
The Commission had earlier revised the closing time of polling in 88 polling stations located in Alluri Sitarama Raju and Polavaram districts. At these polling stations, voting will conclude at 3:00 PM instead of 5:00 PM. The same closing time applies to repolling, if required.
- Alluri Sitarama Raju district: 44 polling stations across 10 mandals.
- Polavaram district: 44 polling stations across 7 mandals.
- Revised closing time: 3:00 PM for the identified polling stations.
Voters in these locations should confirm their polling station details and local instructions with the concerned election officials.
How to Check MPTC ZPTC Election Updates 2026?
- Visit the official Andhra Pradesh State Election Commission website.
- Look for the MPTC and ZPTC election notification or latest updates section.
- Check Notification No. 905/SEC-B1/2026 dated October 28, 2026, for the revised schedule.
- Contact the concerned Returning Officer or District Election Authority for candidate lists and polling station details.
- Check official notices for any further changes or repolling instructions.
The official election commission website should be treated as the primary source for notifications, candidate information and election results.
Important Links
| Andhra Pradesh State Election Commission | Official Website |
| MPTC ZPTC Revised Schedule | Notification No. 905/SEC-B1/2026, dated October 28, 2026 |
| Candidate and constituency details | Concerned Returning Officer / District Election Authority |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1. When will Andhra Pradesh MPTC and ZPTC elections be held in 2026?
Polling is scheduled for November 5, 2026, from 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
2. What is the revised MPTC ZPTC repoll date?
Repolling, if required, is scheduled for November 6, 2026, from 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
3. When will MPTC and ZPTC vote counting take place?
Counting of votes will begin on November 7, 2026, from 8:00 AM.
4. Why was the MPTC ZPTC election schedule changed?
The original November 3 polling date coincided with the counting of Andhra Pradesh Urban Local Body elections. The schedule was revised to avoid a shortage or overlap of police and polling personnel.
5. How many ZPTC seats are covered?
The election notification covers 659 ZPTC seats across 28 Zilla Praja Parishads. Elections in four ZPTC seats have been withheld.
6. How many MPTC seats are covered?
The notification covers 9,829 MPTC seats across 659 Mandal Praja Parishads. Elections in 29 MPTC seats have been withheld.
7. Where can I check the official revised schedule?
Visit the Andhra Pradesh State Election Commission website at sec.ap.gov.in and check Notification No. 905/SEC-B1/2026 dated October 28, 2026.
8. Are polling hours the same at every polling station?
Most polling is scheduled from 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM. However, 88 identified polling stations in Alluri Sitarama Raju and Polavaram districts have a 3:00 PM closing time.
Disclaimer
This article is prepared for informational purposes using the revised election schedule reported for Notification No. 905/SEC-B1/2026 dated October 28, 2026. Readers should verify the latest instructions, polling station details, candidate lists and results with the Andhra Pradesh State Election Commission or the concerned election authority. This website is not an official government website.
Official source: Andhra Pradesh State Election Commission.
