September 18, 2026 by Ajay Singh Shekhawat

Rajasthan Panchayati Raj Institutions General Elections 2026 are being conducted with specific guidelines for the nomination process. The State Election Commission Rajasthan has issued instructions regarding the number of people and vehicles that can accompany a candidate while submitting the nomination form.

According to the latest instructions, only a limited number of people will be allowed to enter the office of the Returning Officer or Assistant Returning Officer during the nomination process. Restrictions have also been imposed on rallies and the number of vehicles within the prescribed area.

The State Election Commission Rajasthan issued an order on September 16, 2026, regarding these arrangements. As per the order, a maximum of five people, including the candidate, can remain present at the office of the Returning Officer or Assistant Returning Officer while submitting the nomination form. Candidates will also not be permitted to organize any type of rally during the nomination process.

Rajasthan Panchayat Election Nomination Rules 2026

Rajasthan Panchayat Election Nomination Rules 2026 Overview

Only Five People Allowed During Nomination

As per the order issued by the State Election Commission Rajasthan, only five people in total, including the candidate, will be allowed to remain present at the office of the Returning Officer or Assistant Returning Officer while submitting the nomination form.

This means that a candidate can enter the nomination office with a maximum of four additional persons. The candidate is included in the total limit of five people prescribed by the Election Commission.

The restriction has been introduced to control unnecessary crowds during the nomination process and to ensure that the nomination offices remain properly managed and organized.

Rally Not Allowed During Nomination Process

Candidates contesting the Rajasthan Panchayat Election 2026 will not be allowed to organize any type of rally while submitting their nomination forms.

Candidates and their supporters will have to follow the prescribed limits during the nomination process. Bringing a large number of supporters to the nomination office or organizing a rally in connection with the nomination process will not be permitted under the issued instructions.

Number of Vehicles Allowed During Nomination

The State Election Commission has also prescribed a limit on the number of vehicles that can be brought within 100 meters of the office of the Returning Officer or Assistant Returning Officer.

A candidate contesting for the Zila Parishad Member post can bring a maximum of three vehicles within the prescribed 100-meter area. A Panchayat Samiti Member candidate can bring up to two vehicles, while a Sarpanch candidate can bring only one vehicle within this limit.

Vehicle Expenses to Be Included in Election Expenditure

The State Election Commission has also clarified the treatment of vehicle expenses during the nomination process. If a candidate does not withdraw their nomination after submitting the nomination form, the expenditure incurred on vehicles used at the time of nomination will be added to the candidate's total election expenditure.

Therefore, the expenses related to the vehicles used for submitting the nomination form will be considered part of the candidate's election expenses if the candidate continues in the election and does not withdraw the nomination.

Instructions Issued to Election Officials

The State Election Commission has forwarded the order to all District Election Officers, including the concerned Collectors of Rajasthan. The concerned authorities have been directed to ensure compliance with the prescribed limits on people and vehicles during the nomination process.

Copies of the order have also been provided to the Private Secretary to the State Election Commissioner, District Election Officers, all Returning Officers and recognized political parties for information and necessary compliance.

Important Rules for Rajasthan Panchayat Election Nomination

• A maximum of five people, including the candidate, will be allowed inside the office of the Returning Officer or Assistant Returning Officer.
• No type of rally will be permitted during the nomination process.
• The number of vehicles will be restricted within 100 meters of the Returning Officer's office.
• A Zila Parishad Member candidate can bring a maximum of three vehicles.
• A Panchayat Samiti Member candidate can bring a maximum of two vehicles.
• A Sarpanch candidate can bring a maximum of one vehicle.
• If the candidate does not withdraw the nomination, the expenditure on vehicles used during nomination will be included in the candidate's total election expenditure.

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