Rajasthan Panchayat Election Symbol List 2026

Rajasthan Panchayat Election Symbol List 2026: The State Election Commission Rajasthan has specified election symbols for different posts in the Rajasthan Panchayati Raj Election 2026. The symbol system is different for Sarpanch, Ward Panch, Panchayat Samiti Member and Zila Parishad Member elections.

Sarpanch and Ward Panch candidates receive symbols from separate lists of free symbols. Panchayat Samiti and Zila Parishad member elections have a separate list of free symbols and provisions for reserved symbols of eligible political parties. The final symbol allotted to a candidate should always be checked in the official candidate list issued by the Returning Officer.

Rajasthan Panchayat Election Symbol List 2026 – Overview

Rajasthan Sarpanch Election Symbol List 2026

For Sarpanch elections, the State Election Commission has specified 40 free election symbols. These symbols are separate from the Ward Panch symbol list. Sarpanch elections are conducted on a non-party basis, so candidates do not contest using the reserved symbols of political parties.

The notified Sarpanch symbol list includes symbols such as:

• Press
• Slate
• Jackfruit
• Socks
• Kettle

The above are examples from the beginning of the Sarpanch free-symbol list, not the complete list. Refer to the official symbol notification for all 40 symbols and their exact illustrations.

Rajasthan Ward Panch Election Symbol List 2026

Ward Panch candidates receive symbols from a separate list of 40 free symbols. The Ward Panch symbol list is different from the Sarpanch list. Examples of symbols included in the notified Ward Panch list are:

• Almirah
• Slippers
• Apple
• Pillow
• Boat with a man and sail
• Electric pole
• Box
• Flute
• Bricks
• Frock
• Bucket
• Refrigerator
• Envelope
• Television
• Fountain
• Telephone
• Cauliflower
• Gas stove
• Chain
• Toffees
• Flour mill
• Bicycle pump
• Grapes
• Saw
• Green chilli
• School bag
• Handcart
• Scissors
• Harmonium
• Sewing machine
• Ice cream
• Shoe

This is a selection of symbols from the notified list. Check the official notification for the complete 40-symbol sequence and illustrations.

Panchayat Samiti Member Election Symbol List 2026

Panchayat Samiti member elections have a separate set of 20 free symbols. Candidates contesting as independents may receive a symbol from the applicable free-symbol list. Candidates officially set up by eligible political parties may receive their party reserved symbol according to the relevant notification and election rules.

Some examples from the free-symbol list include:

• Almirah
• Mixer
• Necklace of beads
• Pencil box
• Bench
• Pillow
• Frock
• Bucket
• Refrigerator

These are examples, not a complete reproduction of the 20-symbol notification.

Rajasthan Zila Parishad Election Symbol List 2026

Zila Parishad member elections also have a separate set of 20 free symbols, along with applicable reserved symbols for eligible political parties. The symbol allotment must follow the State Election Commission notification and the relevant election rules.

Examples from the free-symbol list include:

• Toffees
• Flour mill
• Bicycle pump
• Grapes
• Saw
• Green chilli
• School bag
• Handcart
• Scissors
• Harmonium
• Sewing machine
• Ice cream
• Shoe

The complete list and the official illustrations should be checked in the relevant SEC notification. A symbol appearing in an older list may have been reassigned or reserved under a later notification.

Political Party Reserved Election Symbols

Reserved party symbols apply to eligible party candidates in the relevant Zila Parishad and Panchayat Samiti member elections and indirect leadership elections, subject to the applicable SEC notifications. They do not apply to Sarpanch and Ward Panch elections, which are conducted on a non-party basis.

The symbol of a political party is allotted only to its officially authorised candidate after the prescribed requirements are fulfilled. The party symbol should be verified from the relevant notification and final candidate record.

How Are Rajasthan Panchayat Election Symbols Allotted?

The process depends on the post and the applicable election rules.

Sarpanch and Ward Panch

1. Nomination papers are submitted by candidates.
2. The Returning Officer examines the nomination papers.
3. Candidates are allowed to withdraw within the prescribed period.
4. The remaining candidates are listed in Hindi alphabetical order in the prescribed candidate-list format.
5. Free symbols are allotted according to the applicable sequence and Commission instructions.
6. The final candidate list and allotted symbols are published by the Returning Officer.

Panchayat Samiti and Zila Parishad Members

1. Nomination papers are filed for the relevant ward.
2. Nomination papers are scrutinised.
3. Withdrawals are accepted within the notified period.
4. Reserved party symbols are allotted to eligible authorised party candidates under the applicable rules.
5. Free symbols are allotted to candidates according to the applicable symbol-allocation procedure.
6. The final list is issued for the relevant ward.

Rajasthan Panchayat Election Symbol Allotment Dates 2026

The following dates are based on the reported revised election programme and symbol-allocation schedule. The member-election dates and Sarpanch/Ward Panch dates are different.

Sarpanch and Ward Panch Symbol Allotment

Panchayat Samiti Member Symbol Allotment

Important: Zila Parishad member symbol-allocation dates are issued according to the district and phase schedule. Check the relevant Returning Officer notice rather than applying one date to every district.

Ballot Paper Colours for Sarpanch and Ward Panch Elections

For the ballot-box elections of Sarpanch and Ward Panch, separate ballot papers are used:

• Sarpanch: White ballot paper.
• Ward Panch: Pink ballot paper.

The ballot paper displays the allotted election symbols. Candidate names are entered against the relevant symbols by the polling team as prescribed in the Commission instructions. A NOTA option is also provided after the last candidate position as per the applicable instructions.

How to Check Your Candidate Election Symbol?

1. Identify your district and election post.
2. For Sarpanch or Ward Panch, identify your Gram Panchayat and ward.
3. For Panchayat Samiti, identify the Panchayat Samiti ward.
4. For Zila Parishad, identify the district-level ward.
5. Check the final candidate list issued after the withdrawal deadline.
6. Find the candidate name and its allotted election symbol.
7. Verify the details with the Returning Officer before voting.

Official Rajasthan Panchayat Election Symbol List PDF

The official election symbol records and related orders can be checked through the State Election Commission Rajasthan website. Look for the PRI General Election 2026 symbol notification and the separate notifications for reserved party symbols.

• State Election Commission Rajasthan – Official website.
• Panch and Sarpanch Election Instructions – Information about ballot-box voting and symbol allocation instructions.
• Symbol List Reference – A secondary reference showing symbol names and category-wise explanations. Verify the final allotment with SEC records.

Relevant SEC orders include the free-symbol notification dated 17 October 2025, notification for Panchayat Samiti and Zila Parishad member symbols, and instructions dated 2 October 2026 for ballot-box elections. Check the actual Commission documents for the complete official symbol illustrations and rules.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. How many election symbols are available for Sarpanch in Rajasthan 2026?

The notified Sarpanch free-symbol list contains 40 symbols.

2. How many symbols are available for Ward Panch candidates?

Ward Panch candidates have a separate list of 40 free symbols.

3. Do Sarpanch candidates get BJP or Congress party symbols?

Sarpanch and Ward Panch elections are conducted on a non-party basis. Candidates receive free symbols under the applicable rules, not reserved political party symbols.

4. How many free symbols are available for Panchayat Samiti members?

The applicable Panchayat Samiti member free-symbol list contains 20 symbols, in addition to reserved party symbols where applicable.

5. How many free symbols are available for Zila Parishad members?

The applicable Zila Parishad member free-symbol list contains 20 symbols, in addition to reserved party symbols where applicable.

6. When are Sarpanch election symbols allotted?

Symbols are allotted after the nomination withdrawal deadline according to the relevant phase schedule and Commission instructions.

7. What is the colour of the Sarpanch ballot paper?

The Sarpanch ballot paper is white under the reported 2026 ballot-box election instructions.

8. What is the colour of the Ward Panch ballot paper?

The Ward Panch ballot paper is pink under the reported 2026 ballot-box election instructions.

9. Where can I check the symbol allotted to a candidate?

Check the final candidate list issued by the relevant Returning Officer after the withdrawal deadline.

10. Is the election symbol list the same for all Panchayat posts?

No. Sarpanch, Ward Panch, Panchayat Samiti member and Zila Parishad member elections have different applicable symbol lists and allocation rules.

Disclaimer: This article is an informational guide to the Rajasthan Panchayat Election 2026 symbol system. The examples are not a substitute for the complete official symbol notification. The final symbol allotted to an individual candidate must be verified from the final candidate list and records issued by the concerned Returning Officer.