The Bihar Panchayat Elections 2026 Update shows that preparations for the rural polls have started across the state. The Bihar State Election Commission has issued fresh instructions to all district officials regarding the next steps before the election process begins.
Under the Bihar Panchayat Elections 2026 Update, District Magistrates in every district have received orders to publish the draft format on 27 April. Officials must also prepare Form-1 so the voter list process can begin in every panchayat.
After the draft publication, authorities will invite claims and objections from voters. Officials will review these requests and then prepare the final voter list. The election process will move forward once the voter list becomes ready.
Officials expect the elections in around 8,035 panchayats across Bihar to take place in November–December 2026 before the current members’ terms end.
This time, voting may take place using Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) for several posts such as ward member, mukhiya, sarpanch and others. Authorities also plan to change the reservation roster as per rules.
