The Kerala State Lottery Department successfully conducted its popular weekly draw, Sthree Sakthi SS-536, on Tuesday, September 8, 2026. The wait for thousands of lottery enthusiasts across the state has come to an end as the winning numbers are being declared. Participants who purchased tickets for this draw can now verify their ticket numbers against the official prize distribution list. The proceedings took place at the designated venue in Thiruvananthapuram following the established schedule.
Draw Timings and Venue Details
The live draw for Sthree Sakthi SS-536 commenced at 2:55 PM. Following the live selection, the official PDF document containing the comprehensive Kerala Lottery Result is expected to be published around 4:30 PM. The event was held at Gorky Bhavan, located near Bakery Junction in Palayam, Thiruvananthapuram. Participants are reminded that numbers announced during the initial live draw should be considered preliminary until the official result notification is formally released by the department.
1 Crore Top Prize and Complete Tier Breakdown
The jackpot holder of the Sthree Sakthi SS-536 draw stands to win a grand first prize of Rs 1,00,00,000 (Rs 1 crore). Additionally, a consolation prize of Rs 5,000 is reserved for eligible ticket holders who match the winning first-prize number in other ticket series. The lottery department maintains a multi-tiered reward structure comprising ten distinct prize levels to ensure widespread payout opportunities among ticket buyers.
The secondary prize allocations are structured as follows: the second prize offers Rs 30,00,000 (Rs 30 lakhs), while the third prize rewards winners with Rs 5,00,000 (Rs 5 lakhs). Fourth-tier winners will receive Rs 5,000, and fifth-tier winners receive Rs 2,000. For lower categories, the sixth prize is set at Rs 1,000, the seventh prize at Rs 500, the eighth prize at Rs 200, and the ninth prize provides a return of Rs 100 on qualifying tickets.
Claim Verification Guidelines for Winning Tickets
Claiming a prize requires strict adherence to the procedures outlined by the Kerala Lottery Department. The exact steps to follow depend directly on the total prize amount won. For payouts up to Rs 5,000, winners can collect their funds directly through authorized lottery vendors and retail outlets operating across Kerala without submitting extensive documentation.
When the prize money exceeds Rs 5,000, a formal claim process is triggered. Winners must surrender their original winning ticket at a designated government lottery office or an authorized banking institution. This submission must be accompanied by valid government-issued identification documents, such as an Aadhaar card or PAN card. Holders are strongly advised to keep their physical tickets intact and undamaged, as defaced tickets may lead to claim disqualification.
Tax Deductions, Commission Rules, and Authenticity Verification
All financial awards obtained through the lottery are subject to statutory taxation rules. The applicable tax deductions directly impact the final net amount received by the winner, particularly in higher payout brackets. Furthermore, an agent commission fee is deducted in accordance with government regulations prior to dispersing the net prize money. Winners are encouraged to factor in these required deductions before calculating their net receipts.
To protect buyers against counterfeit tickets and maintain system integrity, the Kerala Lottery Department has integrated a dedicated barcode scanner feature. This verification tool allows ticket holders to scan their physical tickets and verify their authenticity instantly before submitting any prize claim.
