Punjab State Dear • Rakhi Bumper 2026

Punjab State Lottery 2026 Online Purchase Guide

Q: What happens if my physical ticket is damaged or torn?

Under Rule 8 of the scheme, defective, forged, torn out, mutilated or tampered tickets will not be entertained.

Q: What is the exact deadline to claim my prize money?

Prize-winning tickets must reach 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.

Q: 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 and receives the highest applicable prize if drawn in multiple ranks.

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

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

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

₹7 CROREGuaranteed 1st Prize

✓ Drawn exclusively from sold tickets

How Booking Works

View Prize Structure

Draw Date

29 Aug 2026

6:00 PM onwards

Ticket MRP

₹500

per physical ticket

Tickets Printed

14,00,000

Fourteen lakh

Series

A & B

300000 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 Rakhi Bumper draw. Whether you are a regular participant or exploring Punjab State Lottery buy online methods for the first time, understanding the official scheme should come first.

The upcoming draw is scheduled for 29.08.2026 from 6:00 PM onwards. Exactly 14,00,000 tickets have been printed across two series (A & B), numbered from 300000 to 999999, with an MRP of ₹500.

74,214 winners • Over ₹20 crore aggregate payout

Prize money that deserves the spotlight

The first prize leads the scheme at ₹7 Crore, followed by multiple high-value and mass-winning prize tiers.

1st Prize • One Winner

₹7 Crore

The headline prize of the Punjab State Dear Rakhi Bumper 2026, drawn exclusively from sold tickets.

Aggregate value shown in scheme: ₹7.60 Crore incl. agent bonuses

2nd Prize

₹50 Lakh

1 winner

3rd Prize

₹20 Lakh

4 winners • each

4th Prize

₹10 Lakh

4 winners • each

5th Prize

₹5 Lakh

4 winners • each

Rank	Winners	Winner Amount	Total Aggregate Value
1st Prize	1	₹7,00,00,000	₹7,60,00,000 (incl. agent bonuses)
2nd Prize	1	₹50,00,000	₹55,00,000
3rd Prize	4	₹20,00,000 each	₹92,00,000
4th Prize	4	₹10,00,000 each	₹46,00,000
5th Prize	4	₹5,00,000 each	₹22,40,000
6th Prize	1,400	₹9,000 each	₹1,40,00,000
7th Prize	1,400	₹5,000 each	₹78,40,000
8th Prize	1,400	₹3,000 each	₹46,90,000
9th Prize	70,000	₹1,000 each	₹7,77,00,000

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).

Check the result promptly after the draw

Because the Directorate enforces the 30-day claim period, verify your exact numbers after the draw on August 29, 2026. You can check the Punjab Lottery Result on our partner platform.