Ensuring Free and Fair Elections and Referendums
The Election Commission of Bhutan, in obedience to the Royal Decree issued on the 15 th of February 2018 calling elections to the National Council of the Parliament of Bhutan and in pursuance of Section 191 of the Election Act of the Kingdom of Bhutan 2008, hereby notifies the general
Read MorePursuant to Section 457 of the Election Act of the Kingdom of Bhutan, 2008, the Election Commission of Bhutan (ECB) hereby declares the result of the Bye-Election conducted to fill the vacant post of the Tshogpa of Changche_Matshigpogto Chiwog of Gase Tshogongm Gewog under Wangdue Phodrang Dzongkhag. Mr. Chado Wangchuk, holdingCID
Read MoreThe Election Commission of Bhutan (ECB) would like to inform the general public that the term of office of the Thromde Tshogdes of Gelephu, Phuentshogling, and Thimphu will be completing as follows: 1.Gelephu on 27 May 2026; and 2. Phuentshogling and Thimphu on 6 June 2026. Accordingly, the preparations for the conduct of
Read MoreThe Election Commission of Bhutan (ECB), pursuant to Section 178(d) of the Election Act of the Kingdom of Bhutan, 2008, hereby notifies the general public that the Functional Literacy and Possession of Skills Test (FLT) for aspiring candidates to the two Dzongkhag Thromdes of Phuentshogling and Thimphu shall be conducted
Read MoreThe ECB is pleased to notify the shortlisted candidates (revised) for the following vacancies: Post: Asst. Dzongkhag Electoral Registration Officer Sl NoCIDRemarksViva-Voce TimeDate111411002968ShortlistedMorningApril 29, 2026210104000810Shortlisted312005000924Shortlisted410310000311Shortlisted511105003673Shortlisted610700200201Shortlisted711514004713Shortlisted810713003199ShortlistedAfternoon911308000141Shortlisted1011102006681Shortlisted1110703003146Shortlisted1210904001644Shortlisted1310201001263Shortlisted1411304001106Shortlisted1511312000061ShortlistedMorningApril 30, 20261611509001464Shortlisted1710205000231Shortlisted1811102007432Shortlisted1911106003447Shortlisted2011102003286Shortlisted2110714002810Shortlisted2211607003202ShortlistedAfternoon2311905001588Shortlisted2410716003193Shortlisted2510205005018Shortlisted2610716003535Shortlisted2711103000625Shortlisted2811306001069Shortlisted2911305005713ShortlistedMorningMay 1, 20263011607002775Shortlisted3111511002009Shortlisted3211106004645Shortlisted3310101002995Shortlisted3410602001868Shortlisted3512002000212Shortlisted3611504002110ShortlistedAfternoon3711506006948Shortlisted3810304000184Shortlisted3910713003118Shortlisted4011506007247Shortlisted Post: Asst. ICT Officer Sl NoCID NoRemarksRemarksDate111607003151ShortlistedMorningApril 29, 2026211315001885Shortlisted310714001653Shortlisted Any queries or clarification, if any, must be submitted to the HRD at tpenjor@ecb.bt on or before 12:00 PM,
Read MorePursuant to Section 457 of the Election Act of the Kingdom of Bhutan, 2008, the Election Commission of Bhutan (ECB) hereby declares the result of the Bye-Election conducted to fill the vacant post of the Gup of Lingmukha Gewog under Punakha Dzongkhag. Mr. Kinley Tenzin, holdingCID No. 11006000011, hailing from Dompala
Read MoreThe Election Commission of Bhutan (ECB) is pleased to announce the following vacancies for regular appointment: PostPositionSlotsMinimum QualificationPlacementAsst ICT OfficerP52Bachelor’s Degree (4 Years Degree) in IT/Computer Science or related field Head OfficeAsst. Dzongkhag Electoral Registration Officer (DzERO)P58Bachelor’s Degree having one of the modules in the Degree: Information Technology or Demography or Statistics
Read MorePursuant to Sections 577 and 579 of the Election Act of the Kingdom of Bhutan, 2008, the Election Commission of Bhutan (ECB), hereby calls Bye-Election to fill up the Gewog Tshogde Tshogpa post at Changche_Matshigpogto Chiwog of Gase Tshogongm Gewog under Wangdue Phodrang Dzongkhag due to voluntary resignation by the
Read MoreThe Election Commission of Bhutan, in partnership with the Royal Institute of Management, has commenced the Electoral Leadership Excellence Programme for 26 senior officials of the Commission. The programme focuses on strengthening leadership capability through a combination of practical learning and workplace application. It culminates in an electoral reform project aimed
Read MorePursuant to Sections 577 and 579 of the Election Act of the Kingdom of Bhutan, 2008, the Election Commission of Bhutan (ECB), hereby calls Bye-Election for the post of Gup of Lingmukha Gewog under Punakha Dzongkhag, following the voluntary resignation by the incumbent. The Election Schedule and the details concerning Dzongkhag/Demkhong,
Read MoreThe Election Commission of Bhutan (ECB) successfully conducted the Dispute Settlement Capacity Enhancement Workshop, 2026, from 9th to 14th March in Tsirang, with the participation of 62 officials. The workshop aimed to strengthen institutional capacity, enhance operational readiness, and uphold electoral integrity in preparation for the upcoming Local Government Elections.
Read MorePursuant to Section 457 of the Election Act of the Kingdom of Bhutan, 2008, the Election Commission of Bhutan (ECB) hereby declares the result of the Bye-Election conducted to fill the vacant post of the Gewog Tshogde Tshogpa in Dhangkhar_Trong Chiwog of Trong Gewog under Zhemgang Dzongkhag. Ugyen Choden, holdingCID No.
Read MorePursuant to Section 457 of the Election Act of the Kingdom of Bhutan, 2008, the Election Commission of Bhutan (ECB) hereby declares the results of the Bye-Elections conducted to fill the vacant posts for the following Demkhongs: Sl. No.DzongkhagGewogChiwogCandidatePost1. Wangdue PhodrangBjenagGarzhikha_OmchheygangPema ChunduTshogpaRuebisaZamdingPhub DorjiTshogpa The poll day for the Bye-elections in the above
Read MoreECB officials in the 5th round of GMC volunteers, from 21st February to 26th February, 2026.
Read MorePursuant to Sections 577 and 579 of the Election Act of the Kingdom of Bhutan, 2008, the Election Commission of Bhutan (ECB), hereby calls Bye-Election to fill up the Gewog Tshogde Tshogpa post at Dhangkhar_Trong Chiwog under Zhemgang Dzongkhag due to the demise of the incumbent member. The Election Schedule and
Read MoreNotification on Amendment to Chapter 4 ( Recruitment, Selection and Appointment), Section 4.3.6.7 of the ECBSRR 2025 The Election Commission of Bhutan (ECB) hereby amends Chapter 4, Section 4.3.6.7 of the ECBSRR 2025 as follows: The Existing provision states: "In the event the selected candidate withdraws his candidature or a similar vacancy
Read MorePursuant to Sections 577 and 579 of the Election Act of the Kingdom of Bhutan, 2008, the Election Commission of Bhutan (ECB), hereby calls Bye-Elections to fill up the vacant posts in the following Demkhongs. 1.Tshogpa ofGarzhikha_Omchheygang Chiwog ofBjenag Gewog under Wangdue Phodrang Dzongkhag due to voluntary resignation; and 2. Tshogpa of
Read MoreIn accordance with the provision enshrined under Section 457 of the Election Act of the Kingdom of Bhutan, 2008, the Election Commission of Bhutan (ECB) hereby declares the result of the Bye-Election conducted to fill the vacant post of the Gewog Tshogde Tshogpa of Mendrel_Uesuna Chiwog of Dokar Gewog under
Read MoreThe Election Commission of Bhutan extends its warm congratulations to Ugyen and Sangay on their promotion. We thank them for their contributions and wish them continued success as they take on greater responsibilities.
Read MoreThe Annual Rimdo of the Election Commission of Bhutan (ECB) for the year 2026 was conducted coinciding with the commemoration of the 20th anniversary of the establishment of the ECB Office in 2006 at Motithang, Thimphu. The Rimdo was performed by Tsipey Lopens from Pangrizamgpa, Dechencholing. The sacred rituals included
Read MoreThe Election Commission of Bhutan commemorated its Inauguration Day, marking 20 years of dedicated service to the Tsa-Wa-Sum. The milestone provided an opportunity to reflect on two decades of strengthening democratic processes, upholding constitutional mandates, and fostering public trust through integrity, professionalism, and impartiality. The programme was graced by the Hon’ble
Read MoreThe Election Commission of Bhutan (ECB) warmly welcomed back the officials who had completed three-month Pelsung Immersion Programme at Gelephu Mindfulness City (GMC) in a session graced by the Hon’ble Chief Election Commissioner. The event was organized to honour Miss Dechen Seldon, Miss Sonam Choden, Miss Ugyen Wangmo, and Miss
Read MoreThe annual Nyilo celebration, organized by the Folk Heritage Museum, Kawajangsa, was held at the Election Commission of Bhutan on 5th January 2025 at 9:30 a.m. in the ECB Lounge. The programme was conducted by a team comprising 22 students and five coordinators. As part of the celebration, the students recited
Read MoreIn pursuant to Sections 577 and 579 of the Election Act of the Kingdom of Bhutan, 2008, the Election Commission of Bhutan (ECB), hereby calls Bye-Election for the position of Gewog Tshogde Tshogpa in Mendrel_Uesuna Chiwog of Dokar Gewog under Paro Dzongkhag due to the voluntary resignation by the incumbent
Read MoreAs we marked the 20th Foundation Day of the Election Commission of Bhutan, we were honoured to come together with members of the ECB family—past and present. The programme was graced by the First Chief Election Commissioner, the Third Chief Election Commissioner, Former Commissioner Dasho Dawa Tenzin, and several former
Read MoreThe Election Commission of Bhutan (ECB) joins the nation in commemorating the 118 years of the sacred institution of Monarchy in the Kingdom of Bhutan. On this auspicious 118th National Day, the ECB extends its heartfelt felicitations and deep reverence to the farsighted, wise and benevolent leadership of our successive
Read MoreThe Election Commission of Bhutan (ECB) held the Annual Royal Civil Service Award ceremony today on December 11, 2025, for 2 recipients for their dedicated service to the Tsa-Wa-Sum: 1. Bronze Medal for 15 years of service was awarded to Needup, Dy Chief Planning Officer who joined the service in August 2010;
Read MoreThe Election Commission of Bhutan (ECB) proudly welcomed back Mr. Tsheten Dorji, Language Officer upon successful completion of three-week (21-day) DeSuung Training Programme. Tsheten Dorji participated in the 71st batch of Accelerated DeSuung Training Programme from 7th to 28th at Khotokha, Wangdue Phodrang. The welcome was marked by a reception
Read MoreIn accordance with the provision enshrined under Section 457 of the Election Act of the Kingdom of Bhutan, 2008, the Election Commission of Bhutan (ECB) hereby declares the results of the Bye-Elections conducted to fill the vacant posts of the Local Government. The Elections were conducted in Two Gewog Tshogde Tshogpa
Read MoreThe Election Commission of Bhutan, as required under the Public Election Fund Act of the Kingdom of Bhutan, 2008 herein informs the general public that the Report on the State Finance and Election Returns pertaining to the Election Campaign for the Bye-Election of Nubi_Tangsibji Demkhong under Trongsa Dzongkhag,2025 is hereby
Read MoreOn this auspicious occasion of the 70th Birth Anniversary of His Majesty the Fourth Druk Gyalpo, Jigme Singye Wangchuck, the Election Commission of Bhutan joins the nation in offering our deepest respect, heartfelt felicitations, and sincere prayers for His Majesty’s long life, good health, and enduring happiness. We pay homage to
Read MoreIn pursuant to Sections 577 and 579 of the Election Act of the Kingdom of Bhutan, 2008, the Election Commission of Bhutan (ECB), hereby calls Bye-Election for the position of Gewog Tshogde Tshogpa in Tashigang Chiwog under Getana Gewog, Chhukha Dzongkhag due to the removal of the incumbent Tshogpa, and
Read MoreThe ECB family extends its heartfelt congratulations to Hon’ble Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Deki Pema, Commissioner Jigme Thinlye Namgyal, and Commissioner Sonam Pelden Thaye on their appointments as the 4th Election Commission Members. The ECB warmly welcomes them and wishes every success in their new roles. Prior to their appointments, CEC
Read MoreThe Election Commission of Bhutan bade farewell to the Chief Election Commissioner Dasho Sonam Topgay, Commissioner Ugyen Chewang and Commissioner Dawa Tenzin upon successfully completing the 3rd Election Commission’s five-year tenure on 13th October 2025. Dasho Sonam Topgay, the Hon’ble Chief Election Commissioner of Bhutan, had been a seasoned civil servant
Read MoreOn the joyous occasion of the 14th Wedding Anniversary of His Majesty The King and Her Majesty The Gyaltsuen, the Election Commission of Bhutan extends its heartfelt warm wishes and sincere prayers for Their Majesties’ continued good health and long life. May Their Majesties be eternally blessed with enduring love, shared
Read More"The ECB representatives join the 3rd phase of voluntary service at Gelephu Mindfulness City(GMC) with effect from 7th to 10th October, 2025."
Read MoreThe Election Commission of Bhutan would like to inform the general public of Damchhekha_Uezhi Chiwog under Doongna Gewog, Chhukha Dzongkhag, that incessant rainfall has caused landslides and swelling of rivers/streams in the locality, thereby resulting in roadblocks and damages to the bridges connecting the Chiwog. Consequently, the said Chiwog has become
Read MoreThe Election Commission of Bhutan is pleased to announce the results of the vacancies for following positions through an open competitive selection procedure that was held from September 22, 2025– September 25, 2025. 1.Dy. Chief Election Officer 2. Dzongkhag Electoral Officer Documents that need to be submitted to the ECB: 1.Selected candidates
Read MoreThe ECB is pleased to notify the shortlisted candidates for the advertised vacancies. The candidates should report to the Democracy House, ECB HQ, Thimphu on 25th September 2025 at 9:30 AM for the written examination. Written examinations for the posts of DzERO and Legal Officer will not be conducted due to
Read MoreThe Election Commission of Bhutan (ECB), in pursuance of Sections 577 and 579 of the Election Act of the Kingdom of Bhutan, 2008, hereby calls Bye-Election for the position of Gewog Tshogde Tshogpa in Damchhekha_Uezhi Chiwog under Doongna Gewog, Chhukha Dzongkhag due to the removal of the incumbent Tshogpa. The Election
Read MoreThe Election Commission of Bhutan (ECB) is pleased to announce the following vacancies for regular appointment: PostPositionSlotsMinimum QualificationPlacementDy. Chief Election OfficerP21Bachelor’s Degree with work experienceHead OfficeDzongkhag Electoral OfficerP33Bachelor’s Degree with work experienceDzongkhagsLegal OfficerP4/P31LLB + PGDNL with Bar Council CertificateHead OfficeAsst. Dzongkhag Electoral Registration Officer (DzERO)P56Bachelor’s Degree with IT BackgroundDzongkhags Interested candidates fulfilling
Read MoreIn accordance with the provisions enshrined under Sections 443 and 447 of the Election Act of the Kingdom of Bhutan, 2008, the Election Commission of Bhutan (ECB) hereby declares the result of the National Assembly (NA) Bye-Election, 2025 conducted to fill the casual vacancy of NA member of Nubi_Tangsibji Demkhong
Read MoreAs per Sections 100 (b) and 206 (d) of the Election Act of the Kingdom, 2008, the Election Commission of Bhutan (ECB) would like to inform the general public that the incumbent members of the Dzongkhag Thromde Tshogde in Samdrup Jongkhar and 205 Gewogs of Bhutan will be completing their
Read MoreIn accordance with the provision enshrined under Section 457 of the Election Act of the Kingdom of Bhutan, 2008, the Election Commission of Bhutan (ECB) hereby declares the results of the Bye-Elections conducted to fill the vacant posts of the Local Government in the following Dzongkhags. The Elections were conducted in
Read MoreThe Election Commission of Bhutan (ECB), in pursuance of Sections 577 and 579 of the Election Act of the Kingdom of Bhutan 2008, hereby issues this notification for the conduct of Bye-Election in Nubi_Tangsibji National Assembly (NA) Demkhong under Trongsa Dzongkhag. The Election Schedule and the details concerning the Nomination of
Read MoreThe Election Commission of Bhutan (ECB), in pursuance of Sections 577 and 579 of the Election Act of the Kingdom of Bhutan, 2008, hereby calls Bye-Elections in the following Dzongkhags for the positions mentioned below: 1.Gup of Ura Gewog, Bumthang Dzongkhag, due to demise of the incumbent; 2.Mangmi of Khamaed Gewog, Gasa
Read MoreIn accordance with the provision enshrined under Section 457 of the Election Act of the Kingdom of Bhutan, 2008, the Election Commission of Bhutan (ECB) hereby declares the result of the Bye-Elections conducted to fill the vacant posts of the Local Government in the following Dzongkhags. The Elections were conducted in
Read MoreThe Election Commission of Bhutan (ECB) is pleased to share that, following the successful completion of the capacity development training programme for the first batch of participants, the second cohort has also completed their training on Strategic Leadership and Conflict Management Bootcamp at IIIDEM, New Delhi, India , held from
Read MoreThe first cohort of officials underwent a Capacity Development Training on Election Administration, comprising of the ECB employees and selected group of officials who served as Returning Officers and National Observers from the civil service/other agencies during the fourth parliamentary elections at the India International Institute of Democracy and Election
Read MoreThe Election Commission of Bhutan (ECB), in pursuance of Sections 577 and 579 of the Election Act of the Kingdom of Bhutan, 2008, hereby calls bye-elections in the following Demkhongs for the positions mentioned below: 1.Gup of Gozhi Gewog under Dagana Dzongkhag, due to demise of the incumbent; and 2. Tshogpa of
Read MoreIn accordance with the provision enshrined under Section 457 of the Election Act of the Kingdom of Bhutan, 2008, the Election Commission of Bhutan (ECB) hereby declares the result of the Bye-Election to fill the vacant post in the Local Government. Rinzin Wangdi, holding CID No. 11516000488, hailing from Daliphang village
Read MoreIn pursuance of Sections 577 and 579 of the Election Act of the Kingdom of Bhutan, 2008, the Election Commission of Bhutan (ECB), hereby calls bye-election for the position of Gewog Tshogde Tshogpa of Daliphang_Ragshigo Chiwog under Yangnyer Gewog, Trashigang Dzongkhag, due to the demise of the incumbent Tshogpa. The Election
Read MoreIn accordance with the provision enshrined under Section 457 of the Election Act of the Kingdom of Bhutan, 2008, the Election Commission of Bhutan (ECB) hereby declares the result of the Bye-Election to fill the vacant post in the Local Government. Ugyen Dorji,holdingCID No. 11003000559 hailing from Zhelngoesa Chiwog, has been
Read MoreIn pursuance of Sections 577 and 579 of the Election Act of the Kingdom of Bhutan, 2008, the Election Commission of Bhutan (ECB), hereby calls a bye-election for the position of Gup at Goenshari Gewog under Punakha Dzongkhag, due to the demise of the incumbent Gup. The Election Schedule and the
Read MoreIn accordance with the provision enshrined under Section 457 of the Election Act of the Kingdom of Bhutan, 2008, the Election Commission of Bhutan (ECB) hereby declares the result of the Bye-Election to fill the vacant post in the Local Government. Phub Sithup, holdingCID No. 10204001025, hailing from Gangkha_Shel-Yuel Chiwog has
Read MoreIn accordance with the provision enshrined under Section 457 of the Election Act of the Kingdom of Bhutan, 2008, the Election Commission of Bhutan (ECB) hereby declares the result of the Bye-Election to fill the vacant post in the Local Government. Kuenzang Choden, holding CID No. 11702000849, hailing from Nabi Chiwog
Read MoreIn accordance with the provision enshrined under Section 457 of the Election Act of the Kingdom of Bhutan, 2008, the Election Commission of Bhutan (ECB) hereby declares the result of the Bye-Election to fill the vacant post in the Local Government. Jigme Dorji, holdingCID No. 11508002903, hailing from Raling village, has
Read MoreIn pursuance of Sections 577 and 579 of the Election Act of the Kingdom of Bhutan, 2008, the Election Commission of Bhutan (ECB) hereby calls a bye-election for the position of Gup of Chapchha Gewog under Chhukha Dzongkhag, due to the demise of the incumbent Gup. The Election Schedule and the
Read MoreIn pursuance of Sections 577 and 579 of the Election Act of the Kingdom of Bhutan, 2008, the Election Commission of Bhutan (ECB), hereby calls bye-election for the position of Gup at Korphu Gewog under Trongsa Dzongkhag, due to the removal of the incumbent from the post. The Election Schedule and
Read MoreIn pursuance of Sections 577 and 579 of the Election Act of the Kingdom of Bhutan, 2008, the Election Commission of Bhutan (ECB), hereby calls bye-election for the position of Gewog Tshogde Tshogpa of Raling Chiwog under Nanong Gewog, Pema Gatshel Dzongkhag, due to demise of the incumbent. The Election Schedule
Read MoreThe Election Commission of Bhutan (ECB), as per the provision enshrined under Section 457 of the Election Act of the Kingdom of Bhutan, 2008, hereby declares the result of the Bye Election for filling the vacant post to the Local Government. Rinchen Lethro (CID No: 10713000027) hailing from Daag village has
Read MoreThe Election Commission of Bhutan (ECB) held the Annual Royal Civil Service Award ceremony today on December 10, 2024, for 2 recipients for their dedicated service to the Tsa-Wa-Sum: 1. Gold Medal for 30 years of service was awarded to Ugyen Chewang, Election Commissioner who joined the service in October 1994; and 2. Gold
Read MoreIn pursuance of Sections 577 and 579 of the Election Act of the Kingdom of Bhutan, 2008, the Election Commission of Bhutan (ECB), hereby calls bye-election for the position of Gewog Tshogde Tshogpa of Daag Chiwog under Silambi Gewog, Monggar Dzongkhag, due to demise of the incumbent. The Election Schedule and
Read MoreThe Election Commission of Bhutan (ECB) would like to inform the general public that, with the exception of the Thromde Tshogde of Samdrup Jongkhar, the incumbent members of the threeThromde Tshogdes in Thimphu, Phuentshogling and Gelegphu will be completing their five-year term in May 2026. In accordance with the provisions of
Read MoreThe Election Commission of Bhutan (ECB), as per the provision enshrined under Section 457 of the Election Act of the Kingdom of Bhutan, 2008, hereby declares the result of the Bye Election for filling the vacant post to the Local Government. Tenzin Jamtsho (CID No: 10705004440) hailing from Serkhaphu_Yengkhartshing Chiwog has
Read MoreThe Election Commission of Bhutan (ECB), as per the provision enshrined under Section 457 of the Election Act of the Kingdom of Bhutan, 2008, hereby declares the Results of the Bye Elections for filling the vacancies of the posts to the Local Government. The Elections were conducted in the TWO Dzongkhags
Read MoreThe Election Commission of Bhutan (ECB), in pursuance of Sections 577 and 579 of the Election Act of the Kingdom of Bhutan, 2008, hereby calls bye-election for the position of Gup at Dramedtse Gewog under Monggar Dzongkhag, due to demise of the incumbent. The Election Schedule and the details concerning Dzongkhag/Demkhong,
Read MoreThe Election Commission of Bhutan (ECB), in pursuance of Sections 577 and 579 of the Election Act of the Kingdom of Bhutan, 2008, hereby calls bye-elections in the following Dzongkhags for the positions mentioned below: 1.Gup of Tashichhoeling Gewog under Samtse Dzongkhag, due to demise of the incumbent; and 2. Tshogpa of
Read MoreThe Election Commission of Bhutan (ECB), as per the provision enshrined under Section 457 of the Election Act of the Kingdom of Bhutan, 2008, hereby declares the result of the Bye Election for filling the vacant post to the Local Government. The Election was conducted in Samtse Dzongkhag for the position
Read MoreThe Election Commission of Bhutan (ECB), as per the provision enshrined under Section 457 of the Election Act of the Kingdom of Bhutan, 2008, hereby declares the Results of the Bye Elections for filling the vacancies of the posts to the Local Government. The Elections were conducted in the FOUR Dzongkhags
Read MoreThe Election Commission of Bhutan (ECB), in pursuance of Sections 577 and 579 of the Election Act of the Kingdom of Bhutan, 2008, hereby calls bye-election in the following Demkhong for the positions mentioned below: 1.Tshogpa of Tading _ Tenpaling Chiwog under Tading Gewog, Samtse Dzongkhag, due to removal of the
Read MoreThe Election Commission of Bhutan (ECB), in pursuance of Sections 577 and 579 of the Election Act of the Kingdom of Bhutan, 2008, hereby calls bye-elections in the following Demkhongs for the positions mentioned below: 1.Gup of Phongmaed Gewog under Trashigang Dzongkhag, due to removal of the incumbent from the office; 2.
Read MoreThe Election Commission of Bhutan, as required under the Public Election Fund Act of the Kingdom of Bhutan, 2008 (PEF Act 2008) herein informs the general public that the Report on the State Finance and Election Returns pertaining to the Election Campaign for the National Assembly Elections, 2023-24 is hereby
Read MoreHon’ble CEC and Director in New Delhi, India to observe the General Elections to Lok Sabha as per the invitation from Election Commission of India.
Read MoreThe Election Commission of Bhutan (ECB), as per the provision enshrined under Section 457 of the Election Act of the Kingdom of Bhutan, 2008, hereby declares the Results of the Bye Elections for the posts to the Local Government. The Elections were conducted in the five Dzongkhags for the positions of
Read MoreThe Election Commission of Bhutan (ECB), in pursuance of Sections 577 and 579 of the Election Act of the Kingdom of Bhutan, 2008, hereby calls bye-elections in the following Demkhongs for the positions mentioned below: 1.Mangmi of Shongphu Gewog under Trashigang Dzongkhag, due to voluntary resignation of the incumbent; 2. Mangmi of
Read MoreThe Election Commission of Bhutan (ECB) is pleased to announce the following in-house vacancies for regular appointment: PostPosition LevelSlotQualificationPlacementDz. Electoral Registration OfficerEM54Bachelors DegreeDzongkhagPersonal AssistantESS 51Class XIIHQReceptionistEO 41Class XHQ The interested candidates fulfilling the criteria may submit the application along with the necessary documents on or before April 15, 2024 through the e-Recruitment
Read MoreThe Election Commission of Bhutan invites sealed quotations from interested ticketing agents having valid licenses for the purchase and issue of air tickets for the below-mentioned sectors: Sl.No.SectorNo. of PAX/ ClassDate of arrival/ DepartureRemarks1.Paro-Male(Maldives)2 Economy19th April 2024Parliamentary Election of the Republic of Maldives 20242.Male(Maldives)-Paro2 Economy23rd April 2024 The quotation must be submitted
Read MoreThe Election Commission of Bhutan invites sealed quotations from interested ticketing agents having valid licenses for the purchase and issue of air tickets for the below-mentioned sectors: Sl. No.SectorNo. of PAX/ ClassDate of Arrival/ DepartureRemarks1.Paro-BKK(Thailand)- Seoul(South Korea)1 Business 1 Economy4th April 2024National Assembly Elections in South Korea 20242.Seoul(South Korea)- BKK(Thailand)1 Business
Read MoreThe Election Commission of Bhutan (ECB), as per the provision enshrined under Section 457 of the Election Act of the Kingdom of Bhutan, 2008, hereby declares the Results of the Bye Elections for the posts to the Local Government. The Elections were conducted in the four Dzongkhags for the positions of
Read MoreThe Election Commission of Bhutan (ECB), as per the provision enshrined under Section 457 of the Election Act of the Kingdom of Bhutan, 2008, hereby declares the Results of the Bye Elections for the posts to the Local Government. The Elections were conducted in the five Dzongkhags for the positions of
Read MoreThe Election Commission of Bhutan (ECB), in pursuance of Sections 577 and 579 of the Election Act of the Kingdom of Bhutan, 2008, hereby calls bye-elections in the following Demkhongs for the positions mentioned below: 1.Mangmi of Hoongrel Gewog under Paro Dzongkhag, due to voluntary resignation of the incumbent; 2. Tshogpa of
Read MoreThe Election Commission of Bhutan (ECB) is pleased to inform the public that the Commission has recorded a total of 62 election-related cases during the Primary Round and General Election of the 4th National Assembly Elections, 2023-24. The details of the election related cases recorded as of 9th January, 2024 are
Read MoreThe Election Commission of Bhutan (ECB), in pursuance of Sections 577 and 579 of the Election Act of the Kingdom of Bhutan, 2008, hereby calls bye-elections in the following Demkhongs for the positions mentioned below. 1.Gup of Samar Gewog under Haa Dzongkhag, due to voluntary resignation of the incumbent; 2. Mangmi
Read MoreThe Election Commission of Bhutan (ECB), as per the provision enshrined under Section 443 of the Election Act of the Kingdom of Bhutan, 2008, has the honour to declare the names of candidates who have secured the highest number of valid votes in their parliamentary constituencies as having been duly
Read MoreThis is to inform the general public that the poll day for the 4th National Assembly General Elections, 2023-24 is on 9th January 2024. All eligible voters are hereby reminded to take note of the following: 1. Poll Day is a Public Holiday; 2. Poll Day shall be a ‘Dry Day’; 3. Restaurants
Read MoreThis is for information of the general public that Section 305 of the Election Act of the Kingdom of Bhutan, 2008 provides: “No candidate or political party shall convene public meetings and campaign on the day of the poll and during forty-eight hours preceding the hour fixed for commencement of poll.” In
Read MoreThe Election Commission of Bhutan (ECB) would like to remind all eligible voters to take note of the following in preparation for the Poll Day of the General Elections (GE) scheduled for 9th January, 2024: 1.The ECB shall accept only valid original Citizenship Identity Card (CID) or original Voter Photo Identity
Read MoreIt has come to the knowledge of the Election Commission of Bhutan that the students and teachers of educational institutions, colleges and schools who had been registered as postal voters during the primary round and wishing to vote by postal ballot during the GE have not updated their address. As
Read MoreOn 14th of December 2023, the Election Commissioner of Bhutan congratulated and awarded the Service medals to two employees of the ECB in recognition of their dedicated services to the Tsa Wa Sum. Mr. Kinley Dorji and Mr. Wangchuk Dorji have been serving in the ECB for ten years since
Read MoreThe Election Commission of Bhutan (ECB) is pleased to notify the general public and all eligible voters to take note of the following in preparation for the Poll Day of the General Elections (GE) which falls on 9th January, 2024: 1.The ECB shall accept only valid original Citizenship Identity Card (CID)
Read MoreThe Election Commission of Bhutan (ECB), as per the provisions enshrined under Section 442 of the Election Act of the Kingdom of Bhutan, 2008, has the honour to declare the names of the two registered political parties which have secured the highest and the next highest number of valid votes
Read MoreThe Election Commission of Bhutan (ECB) hereby informs the general public that, upon dissolution of the Dzongkhag Election Dispute Settlement Body (DEDSB) and the Central Election Dispute Settlement Body(CEDSB), the Commission received 4 election related complaints and rendered its decision on 29th November, 2023. The Commission conducted a thorough review
Read MoreThis is to inform the general public that the poll day for the Primary Round of the 4th National Assembly Elections, 2023-24 is on 30th November 2023. All eligible voters are hereby reminded to take note of the following on the poll day: 1.Poll Day shall be declared as National Holiday; 2.
Read MoreNational Assembly Elections, 2023(Primary Round) This is for information of the general public that Section 305 of the Election Act of the Kingdom of Bhutan, 2008 provides: “No candidate or political party shall convene public meetings and campaign on the day of the poll and during forty-eight hours preceding the hour fixed
Read MoreThe Election Commission of Bhutan invites sealed quotations from interested ticketing agents having valid licenses for the purchase and issue of air tickets for the below-mentioned sectors. Sl/NoSectorNo of PAX/ClassDate of arrival/ DepartureRemarks1Paro-Mumbai2 Economy9 December 2023 2Mumbai-Delhi2 Economy12 January 20243Delhi-Paro2 Economy14 February 2024 Click here below to view in details...Air Ticketing Quotations.
Read MoreThe Election Commission of Bhutan (ECB) hereby informs the general public that the Commission has been receiving numerous queries regarding the actions that it has taken on political parties/candidates for their wrongdoings or contraventions of the electoral laws. Political parties/candidates/supporters have at some point of time been issued with either warnings
Read MoreNotification on Electoral Roll & Postal Ballot for the National Assembly Elections, 2023-24 Notification-for-Final-Electoral-Roll-Postal-Voter-ListDownload
Read MoreThe Election Commission of Bhutan (ECB) in obedience to the Royal Decree of His Majesty The Druk Gyalpo issued on 14th October 2023 calling the elections to the National Assembly of the Fourth Parliament, hereby, in accordance with the Election Act of the Kingdom of Bhutan 2008, notifies the
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Read MoreThe Election Commission of Bhutan, in pursuance to Sections 463, 577 and 579 of the Election Act of the Kingdom of Bhutan, 2008, hereby calls Re-Election and Bye-Election respectively in the following Demkhongs for the positions mentioned below: 1.Re-Election for Tshogpa Post in Zangkhar Chiwog under Dramedtse Gewog of Monggar Dzongkhag
Read MoreThe Election Commission of Bhutan is pleased to hereby declare, as required under Section 457 of the Election Act of the Kingdom of Bhutan, 2008, the Election Results of the Bye Elections for the posts to the Local Government. The Elections were conducted in five Dzongkhags for the positions of Mangmis,
Read MoreThe Election Commission of Bhutan (ECB) is pleased to announce the results of the selection interview held on September 1, 2023, for the vacant Director’s position. Sl./No.NameCIDRemarks1Govinda Subedi11208000449Selected
Read MoreThe Election Commission of Bhutan, in pursuance of Sections 577 and 579 of the Election Act of the Kingdom of Bhutan, 2008, hereby calls Bye-Elections in the following Demkhongs for the positions mentioned below: 1.Mangmi in Wangchang Gewog under Paro Dzongkhag due to resignation of the incumbent; 2. Mangmi in Chongshing Gewog
Read MoreThe Election Commission of Bhutan (ECB) hereby notifies the registered voters, eligible for postal ballot under Section 331 of the Election Act of the Kingdom of Bhutan, 2008, to register for the postal ballot facility for the upcoming National Assembly Elections, 2023-24. The duly completed form have to be submitted
Read MoreThe Election Commission of Bhutan (ECB) would like to inform all concerned that the 3rd National Assembly of Bhutan will complete its tenure on 31st October, 2023. Thereupon, the ECB will be issuing a notification calling the 4th National Assembly (NA) elections in November, 2023 and as required by law,
Read MoreThe Election Commission of Bhutan is pleased to announce the result of the post of Multi-Skilled Technician through an open selection procedure held from 14th August, 2023. Sl./No.NameCIDViva-voce(100%)Remarks1Choki1080400077393.25Selected2Tenzin Choda1160800252684Not Selected3Tashi Tobgyal1150200370076.63Not Selected4Sonam Zangmo1070500084976Not Selected5Pema Dorji Tamang11809002775Absent6Karma Tshering10310000796Absent The selected candidate must report to the Election Commission of Bhutan on 15th August 2023
Read MoreThe Election Commission of Bhutan is pleased to announce the results of the vacancies for various positions through an open competitive selection procedure that was held from 6th– 11th August, 2023. Sl./No.Posts1Assistant Electoral Registration Officer2Assistant Election Officer3Assistant Program Officer4Assistant Research Officer5Assistant ICT Officer6Assistant Human Resource Officer Documents that need to be submitted
Read MoreThe Election Commission of Bhutan is pleased to announce the following vacancy for in-service ECB employees: Position Title
Read MoreThe Election Commission of Bhutan is pleased to announce the result of the written examination held on 6th August, 2023, for various Electoral Officers posts. Shortlisted candidates are requested to come with the relevant documents(Original) at 9:00 AM sharp to ECB HQ on 10th-11th August, 2023 (Thursday& Friday ). Click
Read MoreThis is for information of the general public that the ECB is making necessary preparations for the 4th National Assembly elections, 2023-24. As the National Assembly elections draw nearer, advocacy efforts to inform and create awareness among citizens on electoral processes and procedures have been stepped-up through various channels. Recently,
Read MoreDear Candidates, We would like to inform all candidates about the upcoming examination for various positions. Please take note of the examination venues and relevant details: Venue 1: Kelki School (MPH and classroom), located near the swimming pool complex. Candidates: Asst. Human Resource/ Program/ Election/ Research/ ICT Officers. Venue 2: Desi High School (MPH
Read MorePlease find the list of applicants for written exam for various positions in the Election Commission of Bhutan. For any quarries regarding the lists, please contact the HRD at tpenjor@ecb.bt latest by Friday, 4 August 2023, 5 pm. The place for exam will be in Thimphu. The venue and time will be
Read MoreThe Election Commission of Bhutan is pleased to hereby declare, as required under Section 457 of the Election Act of the Kingdom of Bhutan, 2008, the Election Results of the Bye Elections for the posts to the Local Government. The Elections were conducted in four Dzongkhags for the position of Gup,
Read MoreThe Election Commission of Bhutan (ECB) is pleased to announce the following vacancies for regular appointment: PostPosition LevelSlotsQualificationPlacementAsst. Dzongkhag Electoral Registration OfficerEM 58Bachelor’s DegreeDzongkhagAsst. Human Resource OfficerEM 51Bachelor’s DegreeHQAsst. Program OfficerEM 52Bachelor’s DegreeHQAsst. Election OfficerEM 52Bachelor’s DegreeHQAsst. Research OfficerEM51Bachelor’s DegreeHQAsst. ICT OfficerEM 51Bachelor’s Degree in relevant fieldHQMulti-Skilled TechnicianES1Certificate in Plumbing/ ElectricianHQ The
Read MoreThe Election Commission of Bhutan, in pursuance of Sections 577 and 579 of the Election Act of the Kingdom of Bhutan, 2008, hereby calls Bye-Elections in the following Demkhongs for the positions mentioned below: Gup in Nahi Gewog under Wangdue Phodrang Dzongkhag due to resignation of the incumbent; Mangmi in Bidung Gewog
Read MoreThe Election Commission of Bhutan, as required under the Public Election Fund Act of the Kingdom of Bhutan, 2008 (PEF Act, 2008), herein informs the general public that the Report on the State Finance and Election Returns pertaining to the Election Campaign for the National Council Elections, 2023 is hereby
Read MoreThe Election Commission of Bhutan hereby announces the result for the post of Dy. Chief Legal Officer and Sr. Legal Officer. The open competitive selection procedure was held on 20th June, 2023. Sl/No.NameCIDTotal Marks(Viva-Voce+Practical Test)PostRemarks1Yeshey Peyden1080500032267.17%Dy. Chief Legal OfficerSelected2Gaki1050100133368.57%Sr. Legal OfficerSelected
Read MoreThe Election Commission of Bhutan (ECB) is pleased to announce the following vacancies: Post 1: Chief/Deputy Legal Officer Position Level: EM1/P1 or EM2/P2 Slot: 1 Placement: ECB, HQ Qualification: i) Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant field (LLB and PGDNL);ii) Must possess a minimum of 10 years of work experience in the relevant field for the Chief
Read MoreNews Release The Election Commission of Bhutan (ECB) in its capacity as the current chair of the 11th Forum of Election Management Bodies of South Asia (FEMBoSA), successfully conducted the Second Interactive Session on 22nd May, 2023. The theme of the 2nd Interactive Session was, "Managing Elections during the COVID-19 Pandemic: Country-specific
Read MoreA three member delegation from the Election Commission of India (ECI) led by the Chief Election Commissioner of India, H.E. Shri Rajiv Kumar is on a visit to Bhutan from 25th to 28th April, 2023. The purpose of the visit was to reinforce and leverage strengths, expertise and resources that will
Read MoreDeclaration of the Results of the National Council Elections, 2023 for the Fourth Parliament of Bhutan With a voter turnout of 54.64 percent, the National Council Elections of 2023 has set the highest voter turnout record in the history of NC elections conducted so far. As required under Section 444 of the
Read MoreThis is for information of the general public that Section 305 of the Election Act of the Kingdom of Bhutan, 2008 provides: “No candidate or political party shall convene public meetings and campaign on the day of the poll and during forty-eight hours preceding the hour fixed for commencement of poll.” In
Read MoreThis is for kind information of the general public that Thursday, 20th April 2023 is the Poll Day for the fourth National Council Elections, 2023. Therefore, the Election Commission of Bhutan declares the above day as a Public Holiday in all the 20 Dzongkhags. All offices, schools, educational institutes, shops
Read MoreThe Election Commission of Bhutan, pursuant to Notification ECB/NOTIF-01/2023/281 dated 10th March 2023 and as required under Section 34 of the Election Act of the Kingdom of Bhutan 2008, is pleased to hereby issue the Final Electoral Roll for the Fourth National Council (NC) Elections, 2023. The Final Electoral Roll, after
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Read MoreThe Election Commission of Bhutan, as required under Section 112 of the Election Act of the Kingdom of Bhutan, 2008, is pleased to notify the public that the Draft Electoral Roll for the National Council Elections, 2023 is hereby being issued for public inspection and filing of Claims and Objections. The Draft Electoral Roll
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Read MoreThe Election Commission of Bhutan is pleased to hereby declare, as required under Section 457 of the Election Act of the Kingdom of Bhutan, 2008, the Election Results of the Bye Elections and Post Vacant elections to the Local Government. The Elections were conducted in four Dzongkhags for the position of
Read MoreThe Election Commission of Bhutan started, today, the training programme for the Electoral Officers who will be deputed on election duty for the Fourth Parliamentary Elections: National Council, 2023 as Returning Officers, National Observers, Legal Officers and Media Arbitrator. The programme will be held from 14th -15th of February, 2023. The
Read MoreThe Election Commission of Bhutan is pleased to announce the result of the examination held on 13th February, 2023 for the post of Dzongkhag Electoral Registration Officer. Click here to view the pdf version.
Read MoreThe Election Commission of Bhutan is pleased to announce the result of the written examination held on 13th February, 2023, for the post of Dzongkhag Electoral Registration Officer and Legal Officer. Click here to download the pdf version.
Read MoreThe Election Commission of Bhutan is carrying out a co-ordination meeting from 30th to 31st January, 2023 in Samtse to review and coordinate various programmes and activities being undertaken and planned towards the conduct of the Fourth National Council Elections, 2023. The meeting is attended by the Chief Election Commissioner, Directors,
Read MoreThe Election Commission of Bhutan hereby announces the result for the post of Driver. The open competitive selection procedure was held on 26th January, 2023. Sl.NosNameCIDTotal Marks (Viva-Voce+Practical Test)Remarks1Dawa Tshering1110400081679.86 Selected2Trashi Phuntsho1151200046577.74Selected3Tshering Dorji1170400113876.76Stand By4Ugyen Tshering1150500156776.72Stand BY5Kinzang Wangchuk1071000075675.49Stand By
Read MoreThe Election Commission of Bhutan (ECB) would like to invite interested Bhutanese citizens to apply for the following vacancy: Post: Asst. Dzongkhag Electoral Registration Officer Position Level: EM5 Slots: 6 Qualification: Minimum Bachelors Degree Placement: Dzongkhags (Gasa/Pema Gatshel/Samtse) Employment Type: Regular Post: Asst. Legal Officer Position Level: EM5 Slots: 1 Qualification: Minimum LLB with Bar Council Certification from the Bar
Read MoreThe Election Commission of Bhutan hereby notifies the general public that Bhutan Kuen-Nyam Party (BKP) stands deregistered as a Political Party and its name has been removed from the Register of Political Parties maintained with the Election Commission of Bhutan. The BKP submitted application vide letter No: BKP/ECB/2023/226 dated 20th January
Read MoreThe Election Commission of Bhutan, in pursuance of Sections 197, 577 and 579 of the Election Act of the Kingdom of Bhutan, 2008, hereby calls Bye-Elections and Post Vacant elections for the following positions. 1. Gup in Maedtsho Gewog under Lhuentse Dzongkhag due to resignation of the incumbent; 2. Mangmi in Kazhi
Read More1. Asset Declaration(download); 2. Audit Clearance Certificate; 3. Tax Clearance Certificate; 4. Security Clearance Certificate; 5. Copy of the Candidate’s CID & a copy of Spouse’s CID; (If applicable) 6. Copy of Marriage Certificate; 7. Copy of Formal University Degree Certificate certified by the Bhutan Accreditation Council, with Letter of Attestation issued by Election Commission of
Read MoreThe Election Commission of Bhutan (ECB) would like to remind that as per Section 268 of the Election Act, election campaigns shall be permitted only after the issuance of notification calling elections. The provision states: “The election campaign shall be permitted to commence from the date of issue of notification by
Read MoreThe Election Commission of Bhutan is pleased to notify the general public that Bhutan Tendrel Party (BTP), which applied for registration on 30th November, 2022 has been formally approved as a registered Political Party of the Kingdom of Bhutan on 9th January 2023. As per Section 135 of the Election Act
Read MoreThe Election Commission of Bhutan (ECB) would like to notify the general public that the National Council (NC) elections for the fourth Parliament will be conducted in early 2023. In this regard, the ECB would like to bring the following to the attention of all concerned: 1. Voter Photo Identity Card /
Read MoreThe Election Commission of Bhutan (ECB) would like to invite interested Bhutanese citizens to apply for the following vacancy: Post: Driver Position Level: EO4 Slots: 2 Qualification: Class X passed with a valid driving license (minimum of 3 Years of driving experience) Placement: ECB, HQ Employment Type: Regular Age limit: 18-39 years during the time of application. Interested
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The Election Commission of Bhutan (ECB) held the Annual Royal Civil Service Award ceremony today on December 13, 2022, for 3 recipients for their dedicated service to the Tsa-Wa-Sum: 1.Lifetime Service Award was awarded to Mr. Phuntsho who joined the service in 1987; 2. Gold Medal for 30 years of service was
Read MoreThis is to inform the general public that there is widespread confusion about whether social and religious events can be conducted or not in the period leading up to the National Council Elections, 2023. In this regard, the Election Commission of Bhutan (ECB) would like to clarify that social and religious
Read MoreThe Election Commission of Bhutan, in accordance with Section 41 of the Election Act of the Kingdom of Bhutan 2008 and Chapter 5 of the Election Commission of Bhutan Service Rules and Regulations 2017, hereby announces the following vacancy: Sl NoPostNo. of SlotsPosition LevelQualificationPlace of Posting1Multi-Skilled Technician1ESS 4Class XII with VTI
Read MoreThe Election Commission of Bhutan, under Section 457 of the Election Act of the Kingdom of Bhutan, 2008, hereby notifies the general public that Mr. Indra Prasad Monger of Tashiyangjong Chiwog of Kilkhorthang Gewog under Tsirang Dzongkhag has been successfully elected as the Gewog Tshogde Tshogpa of Tashiyangjong Chiwog at
Read MoreThis is to inform the general public that the Election Commission of Bhutan (ECB) has successfully conducted the Seminar for the aspiring National Council (NC) candidates for NC Election 2023 on October 21, 2022, at Terma Linca, Thimphu. The ECB has directed the aspiring Candidates to start processing the requisite documents
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The Election Commission of Bhutan conducted Seminar for aspiring National Council Candidates on 21st October, 2022 at Terma Linca, Thimphu. The Seminar provided opportunities to engage in open deliberation with the aspiring candidates and disseminate information on the key legal frameworks and other necessary required documents to participate as candidates in
Read MoreConsequent to the public notification issued vide ECB/DoE/CET-15/2022/162dated: 31 st August, 2022, the Election Commission of Bhutan notifies that theSeminar is scheduled to take place on 21 st October, 2022 at Terma Linca,Thimphu. All candidates intending to contest NC elections, 2023 are requested to attendthe Seminar without fail. For further enquiry
Read MoreThe Election Commission of Bhutan, in pursuance of Sections 577 & 579 of the Election Act of the Kingdom of Bhutan, 2008, hereby calls Bye-Election for the post of Gewog Tshogde Tshogpa in Tashiyangjong Chiwog of Kilkhorthang Gewog under Tsirang Dzongkhag due to demise of the incumbent member. NotificationDownload
Read MoreThe Election Commission of Bhutan, under Section 457 of the Election Act of the Kingdom of Bhutan, 2008, hereby notifies the general public that Mr. Ash Bir Rai of MelongGang_Thuloong-Gang Chiwog of Dophuchen (Dorokha) under Samtse Dzongkhag has been successfully elected as the Gewog Tshogde Tshogpa of Melong-Gang_Thuloong-Gang Chiwog at
Read MoreThe Election Commission of Bhutan invites sealed quotations from interested ticketing agents having a valid license for purchase and issue of the air tickets as below: INVITATION-LETTERDownload The terms and conditions are as below TERMS-CONDITIONSDownload
Read MoreThe Election Commission of Bhutan, in pursuance of Sections 577 & 579 of the Election Act of the Kingdom of Bhutan, 2008, hereby calls Bye-Election for the post of Gewog Tshogde Tshogpa in Melong-Gang_Thuloong-Gang Chiwog of Dophuchen Gewog under Samtse Dzongkhag. Notification-WebsiteDownload
Read MoreIn preparation for the upcoming Fourth Parliamentary Elections, 2023, the Election Commission of Bhutan (ECB) would like to notify the general public, political parties and aspiring candidates that it has reviewed relevant electoral documents and the provisions therein, and has put in place the new Rules titled, “Rules on Elections
Read MoreThe Election Commission of Bhutan would like to notify the general public that the National Council (NC) elections for the fourth Parliament will be conducted early next year. In order to ensure that candidates are conversant with electoral laws and participate meaningfully, the ECB finds it necessary to hold a
Read MoreThe Election Commission of Bhutan is pleased to notify the general public that Druk Thuendrel Tshogpa (DTT), which has applied for registration on 26th May, 2022 has been formally approved as the registered political party of the Kingdom of Bhutan. As per Section 135 of the Election Act of the Kingdom
Read More༉ འབྲུག་གི་རྩ་ཁྲིམས་ཆེན་མོའི་དགོངས་དོན་དང་ བཙག་འཐུ་དང་འབྲེལ་བའི་ཁྲིམས་ཚུ་དང་འཁྲིལ་ འབྲུག་གི་བཙག་འཐུ་ལྷན་ཚོགས་ཀྱིས་ རྒྱལ་ཡོངས་ཚོགས་སྡེ་དང་ རྒྱལ་ཡོངས་ཚོགས་འདུའི་བཙག་འཐུ་འདི་ སྤྱི་ལོ་ ༢༠༢༣ ལུ་འགོ་འདྲེན་འཐབ་ནི་འབད་ མི་དམངས་ལུ་སྙན་སྒྲོན་ཞུཝ་ཨིན། བཙག་འཐུའི་དུས་ཡུན་སྐབས་ བཙག་འཐུ་འདི་ བར་དཀྲོགས་ག་ནི་ཡང་མེད་པར་ རང་མོས་དང་རྣམ་དག་ཐོག་ལས་ འགོ་འདྲེན་འཐབ་ཚུགས་ནིའི་དོན་ལུ་ ཆོས་འབྲེལ་གྱི་ལས་རིམ་ ཡང་ན་ གཞན་མི་དམངས་སྤུང་འཛོམས་ཀྱི་ ལས་རིམ་ཚུ་ འཛེམ་དགོཔ་ཨིནམ་ལས་ གཞུང་གི་ལས་སྡེ་དང་ རང་སྐྱོང་ལས་སྡེ་ ལས་འཛིན་ སྒེར་གྱི་ཡིག་ཚང་ ཆོས་སྡེ་དང་ མི་དམངས་ཡོངས་ལུ་ འདི་བཟུམ་མའི་ལས་རིམ་རེ་ འགོ་འདྲེན་འཐབ་ནིའི་འཆར་གཞི་ཡོད་པ་ཅིན་ སྤྱི་ལོ་ ༢༠༢༢ སྤྱི་ཟླ་ ༡༢ པའི་ནང་འཁོད་འགོ་འདྲེན་འཐབ་དགོ་པའི་ ཞུ་བ་ཕུལཝ་ཨིན། ཐོ་བཀོད་གྲུབ་པའི་སྲིད་དོན་ཚོགས་པ་དང་ འདེམས་ངོ་འབད་འཐོན་ནིའི་ བློ་འདོད་ཡོད་མི་ཚུ་ལུ་ཡང་ བཙག་འཐུ་ལྷན་ཚོགས་ཀྱི་ཁ་ཐུག་ལས་ ཁྲིམས་མཐུན་གྲ་སྒྲིག་གི་ལས་སྣ་ཚུ་ འབད་ནིའི་དོན་ལུ་དང་ སྲིད་དོན་གྱི་ལས་སྣ་ཚུ་འགོ་འདྲེན་འཐབ་ནིའི་དང་འདོད་ཡོད་པ་ཅིན་ འབྲུག་གི་བཙག་འཐུ་ལྷན་ཚོགས་ལས་ གནང་བ་ཞུ་དགོཔ་དང་ གོང་འཁོད་གནད་དོན་ཚུ་ཡང་ དང་ལེན་འབད་དགོ་པའི་དྲན་སྐུལ་འབདཝ་ཨིན། འབྲུག་གི་བཙག་འཐུ་ལྷན་འཛིན་སྤྱི་ཁྱབ།
Read MoreThe Election Commission of Bhutan is pleased to hereby declare, as required under Section 457 of the Election Act of the Kingdom of Bhutan, 2008, the results of the bye-elections to the post of Gewog Tshogde Tshogpas and Thromde Tshogde Tshogpa with Polls held on 17th August 2022. The details of
Read MoreThe Election Commission of Bhutan, in pursuance of Sections 577, 579 & 197 of the Election Act of the Kingdom of Bhutan, 2008, hereby calls Bye-Election and Vacant Demkhong Election for the post of Gewog Tshogde Tshogpas and Thromde Tshogde Tshogpa in the following Demkhongs. bye082022-1Download
Read MoreThe Election Commission of Bhutan is pleased to hereby declare, as required under Section 457 of the Election Act of the Kingdom of Bhutan 2008, the Election Results of vacant Demkhongs of the Local Government Elections. The Elections were conducted in the 18 Gewog Tshogde Tshogpa Demkhongs of the 10 Dzongkhags
Read MoreThe Election Commission of Bhutan, as required under Section 457 of the Election Act of the Kingdom of Bhutan, 2008, is pleased to hereby declare the results of the Polls of the Re-Elections held on 18th of April 2022 in the Local Government Demkhongs where the results of the Third
Read MoreThe Election Commission of Bhutan, in pursuance of Section 197 of the Election Actof the Kingdom of Bhutan 2008, hereby calls for Local Government Elections in thefollowing remaining vacant Demkhongs: Notification-for-ICTDownload
Read MoreThis is for the information of the general public that election campaign shall be permitted after the issuance of notification calling elections in line with the section 268 of the Election Act of the Kingdom of Bhutan. Recently, it has come to the notice of the Election Commission of Bhutan
Read MoreThe Election Commission of Bhutan, in pursuance to Section 463 of the Election Act of the Kingdom of Bhutan 2008, hereby calls Re-Elections in the following 9 Tshogpa Demkhongs, where the results of the Third Local Government Elections with polls on 22nd December 2021, were Tied. englishDownload
Read MoreThe Election Commission of Bhutan under Section 443 and 447 of the Election Act of the Kingdom of Bhutan, 2008, hereby notifies the general public that Mr. Karma Gyeltshen of Druk Nyamrup Tshogpa has been elected as the representative from Khamdang_Ramjar National Assembly Demkhong of Trashi Yangtse Dzongkhag at the
Read MoreThis is for information of the general public that Thursday, 3rd February, 2022 is the Poll Day for the Bye-Election to Khamdang_Ramjar National Assembly Demkhong. The Election Commission of Bhutan declares the above day as a Public Holiday in the above mentioned Demkhong. All offices, institutions, shops and businesses under
Read MoreThis is for information of the general public that Section 305 of the Election Act of the Kingdom of Bhutan, 2008 provides: “No candidate or political party shall convene public meetings and campaign on the day of the poll and during forty-eight hours preceding the hour fixed for commencement of poll.” In
Read MoreUpon the successful completion of the Third Local Government Elections, 2021, the Election Commission of Bhutan (ECB), represented by Hon’ble Election Commissioner Dawa Tenzin formally handed over the lists of LG elected leaders to the Offtg. Secretary, Ministry of Home and Cultural Affairs, Kado Zangpo (Director, DLG) at Tashichhoedzong on
Read MoreThe Election Commission of Bhutan (ECB) is pleased to hereby declare, as required under Section 457 of the Election Act of the Kingdom of Bhutan, 2008, the election results of the 8 affected Gewogs for the post of Gup of Chapcha Gewog under Chhukha Dzongkhag, Gup of Dangchhu and Nyishog
Read MoreThis is for information of the general public that Thursday, 6th January, 2022 is the Poll Day for the eight Gewogs where the Third Local Government Elections have been deferred. The Election Commission of Bhutan declares the above day as a Public Holiday in these Gewogs. All offices, institutions, shops
Read MoreThis is for information of the general public that Section 305 of the Election Act of the Kingdom of Bhutan, 2008 provides: “No candidate or political party shall convene public meetings and campaign on the day of the poll and during forty-eight hours preceding the hour fixed for commencement of poll.” In
Read MoreThe Election Commission of Bhutan, in pursuance of Sections 577 and 579 of the Election Act of the Kingdom of Bhutan 2008, hereby issues this notification for Bye-Election to Khamdang_Ramjar National Assembly Demkhong under Trashi Yangtse Dzongkhag. khamdang-ramjarDownload
Read MoreThis is for the general information of all concerned that the Paper Ballot Facilitation Booth (PBFB) operations that started yesterday for the ongoing LG Elections, 2021 are being deferred to tomorrow in the Dzongkhags where there have been heavy snowfall. Recognizing the risk involved in the movement of commuters and
Read MoreThe Election Commission of Bhutan (ECB) is pleased to hereby declare, as required under Section 457 of the Election Act of the Kingdom of Bhutan, 2008, the election results of the polls for the Third Local Government Elections held in the 205 Gewogs of the 20 Dzongkhags, 14 Dzongkhag Thromdes
Read MoreThis is for information of the general public that Wednesday, 22nd December, 2021 is the Poll Day for the Third Local Government Elections, 2021. The Election Commission of Bhutan declares the above day as a Public Holiday in all the 20 Dzongkhags including Thimphu, Phuentshogling, Gelegphu and Samdrup Jongkhar Thromdes.
Read MoreThis is for information of the general public that Section 305 of the Election Act of the Kingdom of Bhutan, 2008 provides: “No candidate or political party shall convene public meetings and campaign on the day of the poll and during forty-eight hours preceding the hour fixed for commencement of poll.” In
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The Election Commission of Bhutan organized the Service Award ceremony on 15th December, 2021 for the following officials: Mr. Sonam Tobgyal, Director, ECB was awarded silver medal for his 20 years of dedicated service.Aum Yeshey Dema was awarded the life time service medal for dedicated service to the Tsa-Wa-Sum. The ECB would
Read MoreThe Election Commission of Bhutan (ECB) notifies the general public that the Paper Ballot Facilitation Booth (PBFB) and Mobile Voting Booth (MVB) for the 3rd Local Government Elections will be launched from 11th to 15th December, 2021 in all the 20 Dzongkhags. There are 96,084 voters registered to vote
Read MoreThis is for information of all the registered voters that the Paper Ballot Facilitation Booth for the third Local Government Elections, 2021 will be operating from 11th -15th December, 2021 in all the 20 Dzongkhags. The PBFB centers for voters of 20 Dzongkhags residing in Thimphu are identified as in Table
Read MoreThis is to inform the general public that the Election Commission of Bhutan (ECB) is in receipt of letter No. RAA/AG-SP/16/2021-2022/113 dated 6th December, 2021 from the Royal Audit Authority (RAA) concerning its decision to reconsider the audit clearances of 9 candidates that had been revoked earlier. Upon receipt of
Read MoreThe Election Commission of Bhutan, pursuant to Notification ECB/NOTIF-01/2021/5357 dated November 10, 2021 and as required under Section 118 of the Election Act of the Kingdom of Bhutan (2008), is pleased to hereby issue the final Electoral Roll and Postal Voters List for the Third Local Government Elections, 2021. The final Electoral Roll, after
Read MoreThe Election Commission of Bhutan (ECB) would like to remind all the eligible voters to verify and ensure that you are included in the Electoral Roll and Postal Voters’ List and that your details are correctly reflected as notified vide Notification No. ECB/Notif-01/2021/5357 Dated 10th November, 2021. The last date for
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The Election Commission of Bhutan, as required under Section 112 of the Election Act of the Kingdom of Bhutan, 2008 and Section 4.1 of the Postal Ballots Rules and Regulations of the Kingdom of Bhutan, 2018, is pleased to notify the general public that the Draft Electoral Roll and Postal
Read MoreThis is to notify the general public that in the ongoing preparations for the Third Local Government Elections (LG), 2021, it has been observed that a number of aspiring candidates are found registered as members of Political Parties and consequently do not qualify to contest as candidates in the upcoming
Read MoreThis is for the information of all registered voters that the Election Commission of Bhutan (ECB) has extended the last date for registration of postal ballot till 5:00 P.M of 10th November, 2021. This is being done in order to facilitate higher postal ballot registration and thereby reduce crowding on
Read MoreThe Election Commission of Bhutan, in pursuance of Section 197 of the Election Act of the Kingdom of Bhutan 2008, herein calls the Third Local Government elections under the Constitution of the Kingdom of Bhutan for the elections to the Gewog Tshogdes of 205 Gewogs, 16 Dzongkhag Thromde Ngotshabs and
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The Election Commission of Bhutan started, today, the training programme for the Electoral Officers who will be deputed on election duty for the Third Local Government elections, 2021 as Returning Officers, National Observers and Media Arbitrator. The programme will be held for two batches of officers from 21st – 22nd
Read More༉ འབྲུག་གི་བཙག་འཐུ་ལྷན་ཚོགས་ཀྱིས་ མི་མང་ལུ་གསལ་བསྒྲགས་འབད་ནི་ དེ་ཡང་ སྤྱི་ལོ་༢༠༢༡ ས་གནས་གཞུང་གི་བཙག་འཐུ་ཐེངས་གསུམ་པའི་དོན་ལུ་ སྤྱི་ཚེས་ ༠༡.༡༠.༢༠༢༡ ལུ་ འགོ་འདྲེན་འཐབ་ཡོད་པའི་ འབྲི་ལྷག་ཤེས་ཡོན་དང་རིག་རྩལ་བརྟག་དཔྱད་ཆོས་རྒྱུགས་ཀྱི་གྲུབ་འབྲུས་ཚུ་ ད་རེས་ ༼སྤྱི་ཚེས་ ༡༨.༡༠.༢༠༢༡ ལུ་༽ གསལ་བསྒྲགས་འབདཝ་ཨིནམ་ད་ ཆོས་རྒྱུགས་ཕུལ་ཡོད་མི་ཚུ་གིས་ རང་སོའི་གྲུབ་འབྲས་ཀྱི་ཁ་གསལ་ཚུ་ ཡོངས་འབྲེལ་གྱི་ཐོག་ལས་ https://dramig.ecb.bt/flt/result ནང་གཟིགས་གནང་ཟེར་ཞུ་ནི་དང་ མཐར་འཁྱོལ་མི་ཚུ་ལུ་ ལག་ཁྱེར་འདི་ བདུན་ཕྲག་གཉིས་ཀྱི་ནང་འཁོད་ ཆོས་རྒྱུགས་ཕུལ་སའི་ རྫོང་ཁག་བཙག་འཐུ་ཡིག་ཚང་ལས་ འཐོབ་ཚུགས་ཟེར་ཞུ་ནི།
Read MoreThe Election Commission of Bhutan (ECB) would like to inform the general public, government agencies, non-government organizations and local government functionaries that the incumbent local government will complete its tenure on 26th October, 2021. As per Section 202 of the Election Act of the Kingdom of Bhutan, 2008, the Local
Read MoreWith immense pleasure, the Election Commission of Bhutan (ECB) would like to inform the general public that the Judiciary of the Kingdom of Bhutan has generously facilitated the accommodation of the Dzongkhag Election Offices in the premises of respective Dzongkhag Courts across the country. Eight of the twenty Dzongkhag Election Offices
Read Moreའབྲུག་གི་བཙག་འཐུ་ལྷན་ཚོགས་ཀྱིས་ཁ་ཐུག་ལས་ མི་མང་ལུ་བརྡ་འཕྲིན་སྤེལ་ནི་དེ་ཡང་ ས་གནས་གཞུང་གཉིས་པའི་གནས་ཡུན་འདི་ ཧ་ལམ་ཚང་རན་དོ་ཡོདཔ་ལས་ སྤྱི་ལོ་ ༢༠༢༡ ས་གནས་གཞུང་གསུམ་པའི་བཙག་འཐུའི་ནང་ དོ་འགྲན་འབད་ནི་ལུ་རེ་འདོད་ཡོད་མི་ དང་འདོད་ཅན་གྱི་མི་ངོམ་ཚུ་གིས་ དགོས་མཁོ་ཅན་གྱི་ཡིག་ཆ་ཚུ་ ད་ལྟོ་ལས་རང་ གྲ་སྒྲིག་མཛད་གནང་དགོ་པའི་ ཞུ་བ་ཕུལ་ནི་ཨིན། dathin-1Download
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