Punjab State Dear • Diwali Bumper 2026

Punjab State Lottery 2026 Online Purchase Guide

Looking for reliable Punjab State Lottery buy online guidance? Explore the official Punjab State Dear Diwali Bumper 2026 draw details, prize structure, important scheme rules and the key points to check before arranging your physical ticket.

₹12 CROREGuaranteed 1st Prize
✓ Drawn exclusively from sold tickets

Punjab State Lottery 2026
Draw Date
16 Nov 2026
6:00 PM onwards
Ticket MRP
₹500
per physical ticket
Tickets Printed
36,00,000
Thirty-six lakh
Series
12 Zodiac
700000 to 999999
Know the scheme first

Clear details before you book.

Making a Punjab State Lottery online purchase inquiry requires diligence and verified information. The Directorate of Small Savings, Banking and Lotteries in Chandigarh conducts the Punjab State Dear Diwali Bumper 2026 draw. Whether you are a regular participant or exploring Punjab State Lottery buy online methods for the first time, understanding the official Punjab State Lottery Diwali Bumper 2026 scheme should come first.

If you are searching for the exact Diwali Bumper 2026 date in Punjab, the draw is scheduled for 16.11.2026 from 6:00 PM onwards. Exactly 36,00,000 tickets have been printed across twelve zodiac series, numbered from 700000 to 999999, with an MRP of ₹500 for this Punjab Diwali Bumper 2026 edition of the Punjab Lottery.

1,90,842 winners • Over ₹47.85 crore aggregate payout

Prize money that deserves the spotlight

The first prize leads the scheme at ₹12 Crore, followed by multiple high-value and mass-winning prize tiers.

1st Prize • One Winner
₹12 Crore
The headline prize of the Punjab State Dear Diwali Bumper 2026, drawn exclusively from sold tickets.
Aggregate value shown in scheme: ₹12.70 Crore incl. agent bonuses
Consolation
₹10 Lakh
11 winners • each
2nd Prize
₹1 Crore
3 winners • each
3rd Prize
₹50 Lakh
3 winners • each
4th Prize
₹10 Lakh
12 winners • each
5th Prize
₹5 Lakh
12 winners • each
RankWinnersWinner AmountTotal Aggregate Value
1st Prize1₹12,00,00,000₹12,70,00,000 (incl. agent bonuses)
Consolation11₹10,00,000 each₹1,26,50,000
2nd Prize3₹1,00,00,000 each₹3,36,00,000
3rd Prize3₹50,00,000 each₹1,68,00,000
4th Prize12₹10,00,000 each₹1,38,00,000
5th Prize12₹5,00,000 each₹67,20,000
6th Prize3,600₹9,000 each₹3,60,00,000
7th Prize3,600₹5,000 each₹2,01,60,000
8th Prize3,600₹3,000 each₹1,20,60,000
9th Prize1,80,000₹1,000 each₹19,98,00,000
Total1,90,842₹47,85,90,000
Prize figures and aggregate values are reproduced from the supplied scheme content. Verify against the latest official notification before relying on them.
Physical ticket matters

How to approach an online booking inquiry

Punjab State Lottery issues physical paper tickets. If you use an online booking or reservation service, the original physical ticket remains essential for a prize claim.

01

Check the scheme

Confirm the draw date, ticket price, series and prize structure before making a booking inquiry.

02

Use a legitimate source

Any online portal should act as a genuine reservation or courier channel procuring the physical ticket from a verified seller.

03

Protect the original ticket

Physical possession of the original ticket is required for claiming winnings, so keep it secure and undamaged.

Important scheme rules

Three rules worth remembering

30 Days
Prize-winning tickets must reach the Directorate within the prescribed 30-day claim period from Gazette publication.
1 Prize
A ticket is entitled to only one prize; if drawn in multiple ranks, the highest applicable prize is paid.
Original
Defective, forged, torn, mutilated or tampered tickets are not entertained. Keep the physical ticket safe.

Questions buyers usually ask

These FAQs summarize the critical ticket-validity, claim and payment points contained in the supplied scheme content.

Is a Punjab State Lottery buy online transaction completely legal?

The Punjab State Lottery officially issues physical paper tickets. While players frequently search for a Punjab State Lottery online purchase, ensure any online booking portal acts as a legitimate courier or reservation agent that procures the physical ticket on your behalf from a verified seller. Physical possession of the original ticket is required to claim winnings.

What happens if my physical ticket is damaged or torn?

Under Rule 8 of the official scheme, defective, forged, torn out, mutilated, or tampered tickets will not be entertained. Defective tickets should be returned to the issuing authority before the draw.

What is the exact deadline to claim my prize money?

According to Rule 5, prize-winning tickets must reach the office of the Directorate of Small Savings, Banking and Lotteries in Chandigarh within 30 days from the date the results are published in the Punjab State Government Gazette.

If my ticket matches multiple prize categories, do I win all of them?

No. As per Rule 11, each ticket is entitled to only one prize. If a ticket number is drawn in multiple ranks, it receives the highest applicable prize amount.

I live abroad (NRI). In what currency will I be paid?

Rule 15 states that if a prize-winning ticket holder is residing abroad, the prize amount will be paid in Indian Currency (INR), subject to applicable T.D.S. deductions.

Where can I claim smaller prizes?

Prizes up to ₹10,000 can be disbursed by authorized sellers and sub-agents within 30 days from the date of result notification (Rule 6).

What is the Punjab State Lottery Diwali Bumper 2026 draw date in Punjab?

The Punjab State Dear Diwali Bumper 2026 draw is scheduled for 16 November 2026 (16.11.2026) from 6:00 PM onwards, conducted by the Directorate of Small Savings, Banking and Lotteries, Punjab.

What is Punjab State Dear Diwali Bumper 2026?

It is the official Diwali-season bumper draw of the Punjab State Lottery, offering a guaranteed 1st Prize of ₹12 Crore along with several other prize tiers. Tickets are priced at ₹500 each and are printed across twelve zodiac series.
Punjab State Lottery Diwali Bumper 2026 • Result

Check the result promptly after the draw

Because the Directorate enforces the 30-day claim period, verify your exact ticket number and series carefully after the draw on 16 November 2026. Compare it against the officially published Punjab State Lottery Diwali Bumper 2026 result before taking any next step.

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Buyer Safety Alert

Beware of Fraudulent & Banned Sellers

The Punjab Lottery Directorate has banned certain sellers from conducting any Punjab State Lottery sales after finding them involved in unauthorized and illegal ticket-selling activities. Buyers should avoid purchasing tickets, online or offline, from the sellers named below.

Banned Seller
Aryan Lottery
Morinda, Punjab
Banned Seller
Shree Ganesh Lottery
Morinda, Punjab
Already bought a ticket from one of these sellers? Do not treat it as a valid ticket for a routine claim. Contact the Directorate of Small Savings, Banking and Lotteries, Punjab (Chandigarh) directly to file a complaint and request a refund, and avoid any further dealings with these sellers.