The Telangana State Bar Council Elections 2026 are a statutory process that every eligible advocate must understand clearly before entering the polling booth. This post covers the most basic and essential information required for voting.
Election Overview
- Election Name: Telangana State Bar Council Elections 2026
- Election Date: Friday, 30 January 2026
- Polling Time: 10:30 AM to 5:30 PM
- Total Candidates: 203
- Total Members to be Elected: 25
- Voting Method: Proportional Representation by Single Transferable Vote (STV)
Who Can Vote?
- Only enrolled advocates whose names appear on the electoral roll
- Advocates must carry any one of the following:
- Bar Council Identity Card
- Bar Association Advocate Identity Card
Without valid ID, voting is not permitted.
What You Will Receive at the Polling Booth
- One official ballot paper
- One pen provided by the polling officer
No other pen or writing instrument is allowed.
Basic Rule of Voting (Very Important)
- Voting is done by writing preferences in words
- Preferences must be written in BLOCK LETTERS
- The word ONE is compulsory for the first preference
Digits, symbols, ticks, or marks are not allowed.
Minimum Preference Requirement
- Every voter must write at least FIVE preferences
- These must be written as:
- ONE
- TWO
- THREE
- FOUR
- FIVE
Writing fewer than five preferences makes the vote invalid.
First Preference Rule
- The word ONE must be written for only one candidate
- Writing ONE for more than one candidate cancels the entire vote
This is the most critical rule in the election.
Candidate Reference (For Voters)
- Serial Number: 15
- Candidate Name: Advocate Ashok Goud Ponnam
Important Reminder
- Read the ballot paper instructions fully
- Write clearly and carefully
- Do not hurry while marking preferences
- Follow the sequence exactly
A valid vote ensures your professional voice is counted.
📞 Campaign Contact: +91 9000375267
🌐 Official Website: https://ponnamashokgoudfortelanganabarcouncil.com/
📂 Official Documents & References
All election guidelines, official notifications, videos, and voting instructions are available at the link below:
👉 https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1kug7giHJkSfO6lMTseeSQhRbr3UBE1bc?usp=sharing