AP Sarpanch Reservation List 2026: How to Check Your Village Sarpanch, Ward Member and MPTC Reservation — Where the Lists Are and Every Date to 3 December 2026

Andhra Pradesh’s 2026 local-body elections are approaching, and residents are looking for the reservation category assigned to their village Sarpanch post, ward member seat and Mandal Parishad Territorial Constituency (MPTC).

The official place to check is the Andhra Pradesh State Election Commission (APSEC). Its reservations portal has separate sections for rural and urban local bodies. Check the latest official notification before relying on a forwarded list, because publication status can differ by category and district.

Official link: APSEC Reservation List Portal

1 How to check your village Sarpanch reservation

1. Open the APSEC reservations portal.
2. Select Rural Local Bodies.
3. Look for the district-wise Panchayat or Gram Panchayat reservation documents.
4. Select your district and locate your mandal and Gram Panchayat.
5. Find the Sarpanch post and verify the reservation category shown in the official document.
6. Check the notification date and any subsequent correction or revised list.

If your village does not appear, or the document is unavailable, contact your Mandal Parishad Development Officer (MPDO) or the district Panchayat Raj office. Do not assume that a missing entry means the post is unreserved.

2 How to check ward member and MPTC reservations

Ward member reservations must be checked against the exact ward number. The category assigned to the Sarpanch post does not automatically apply to every ward in that village.

For MPTC and ZPTC seats, use the relevant constituency list rather than a Gram Panchayat reservation document.

You can also start from the APSEC Voter Portal, which provides links to reservations, election notifications, polling-station information and results.

3 AP local-body election schedule: dates through 3 December 2026

The election schedule announced in October places urban local-body polls first, followed by MPTC/ZPTC elections and three phases of Gram Panchayat polling. The following dates are based on the announced schedule; check APSEC for any revised notification.

For MPTC/ZPTC elections, the announced nomination process includes scrutiny on 24 October, appeals against rejected nominations on 25 October, disposal of appeals on 26 October and withdrawal by 27 October.

For Gram Panchayat elections, the scrutiny, appeals and withdrawal dates differ by phase. Consult the notification applicable to your phase before filing nomination papers.

Why is 3 December important? It is the scheduled date for a possible re-poll in the third Gram Panchayat phase, if required. The special meeting to elect Upa-Sarpanches for that phase may also fall on 2 or 3 December. It is not a general deadline for checking or downloading reservation lists.

Source for election updates: APSEC Voter Portal.

4 Which reservation categories may appear?

Depending on the post and applicable rules, an official reservation document may identify categories such as:

• Scheduled Castes (SC)
• Scheduled Tribes (ST)
• Backward Classes (BC)
• Women within the applicable categories
• Unreserved seats

The category assigned to a particular post depends on the applicable government orders, reservation rules and final notification. Do not assume that a category used in one mandal or district automatically applies elsewhere.

Also, do not confuse municipal ward reservations with rural Gram Panchayat reservations. They concern different local bodies and may be published in separate documents.

5 What if your village is missing from the list?

If the reservation PDF is unavailable or you find conflicting information, follow these steps:

1. Recheck the official APSEC reservation page.
2. Contact your MPDO or district Panchayat Raj office.
3. Ask for the final reservation notification covering your specific village, ward or territorial constituency.
4. Verify the district, mandal, constituency name, notification number and date.
5. If you intend to contest, confirm your eligibility and the required documents with the Returning Officer before submitting a nomination.

Avoid relying solely on WhatsApp forwards, unofficial spreadsheets or screenshots that do not identify the issuing authority.

Frequently asked questions

Is the AP Sarpanch reservation list for 2026 available?

Check the APSEC reservation portal for the latest district-wise documents. The portal has separate rural and urban sections, but publication of every rural reservation list should not be assumed without checking the relevant entry.

Can I check my ward member reservation separately?

Yes. Find the ward-wise Gram Panchayat reservation document and match your exact ward number.

Are Sarpanch and MPTC reservations the same?

No. Sarpanch reservations apply to Gram Panchayat head posts, while MPTC reservations apply to Mandal Parishad territorial constituencies.

When are Gram Panchayat results expected?

Counting and results are scheduled for the polling day of each phase: 26 November, 29 November and 2 December 2026. A re-poll, if required, is scheduled for the following day.

Where can I find the official election notices?

Start at the APSEC Voter Portal and open the election notification or reservation section relevant to your local body.

Final takeaway

To check your AP Sarpanch, ward member or MPTC reservation for 2026, use the official APSEC reservations portal. Match the exact district, mandal, village, ward or territorial constituency and verify the final notification.

With Gram Panchayat polling scheduled in three phases from 26 November to 2 December, checking the correct reservation category early is important for residents and prospective candidates. Confirm the latest notification with APSEC or your local Returning Officer before acting on the information.