Prize Tiers, Sikkim State Lottery
Clear answers on prize tiers for sikkim state lottery, checked against the live platform and updated when it changes.
What Are Prize Tiers in Sikkim State Lottery?
Prize tiers in the Sikkim State Lottery are the fixed, pre-published levels of cash awards distributed across every draw, from the top first prize down to the consolation category. Every authorised ticket in the Dear Morning, Dear Day, Dear Evening, and Dear Night series carries a prize structure printed on the ticket reverse and published in the official Sikkim Gazette before tickets go on sale. The Directorate of Sikkim State Lotteries sets these amounts in advance; no tier is added or changed after tickets enter circulation.
Typical Prize Tier Breakdown (Dear Series)
| Tier | Match Requirement | Prize (₹) |
|---|---|---|
| 1st Prize | Full ticket number | 1,00,00,000 |
| Consolation | Full number, remaining series | 1,000 |
| 2nd Prize | Last 7 digits | 9,000 |
| 3rd Prize | Last 6 digits | 500 |
| 4th Prize | Last 5 digits | 250 |
| 5th Prize | Last 4 digits | 120 |
| 6th Prize | Last 3 digits | 40 |
Each tier is fully independent. Matching the last four digits wins the 5th-prize amount regardless of the digits above them on your ticket. You never need to qualify through a higher tier to claim a lower one. Always verify your result against the official gazette notification rather than third-party apps, which occasionally carry printing or data-sync errors.
Prize Tiers Safety and Timing
The claim window for all Sikkim State Lottery prize tiers is 30 days from the published draw date, missing this deadline forfeits your prize entirely, regardless of tier. Prizes up to ₹10,000 (typically 3rd through 6th tier) can be claimed at any authorised retailer across Sikkim. Prizes above ₹10,000, covering 1st and 2nd tier wins, must be submitted in person to the Directorate of Sikkim State Lotteries, New Market, Gangtok.
For higher-tier claims bring: the original undamaged winning ticket, a government-issued photo ID (Aadhaar is accepted), your PAN card (mandatory under Section 194B, TDS at 30% flat applies to all prizes above ₹10,000), a completed Directorate claim form, and a cancelled cheque or bank passbook copy. The Directorate releases higher-tier payments via direct bank transfer, typically settled within 7 to 10 working days. Winners whose bank accounts are linked to PhonePe, GPay, or BHIM receive IMPS credit almost instantly once the transfer is initiated, faster than NEFT-based settlements that batch at set intervals.
Prize Tiers Common Questions
Can I win more than one tier on a single ticket? No. Each ticket is evaluated from the highest tier downward, and you are awarded the first matching tier only. If your full number matches the 1st prize, you are not additionally paid the 2nd or 3rd prize amounts for also matching the lower digit sets.
What happens if my tier prize is below ₹10,000 but I don't have a nearby retailer? The Directorate's office in Gangtok accepts walk-in claims for all tiers. Some authorised district agents in Namchi, Mangan, and Gyalshing also process lower-tier payments, confirm with your ticket vendor. Avoid private aggregator websites that offer to "collect and transfer" your prize via Paytm or UPI; the Directorate does not partner with such intermediaries, making those offers fraudulent.
Are consolation prizes paid per series or across all series? Consolation prizes apply to all series except the one containing the 1st-prize winner. If 1st prize falls in Series A, every full-number match in Series B through F receives the consolation amount of ₹1,000, a detail many players miss when reading the gazette.