Train Ticket Tips- Now there will be no delay in getting Tatkal tickets, know this 10 minute rule of IRCTC

Train Ticket Tips- Now there will be no delay in getting Tatkal tickets, know this 10 minute rule of IRCTC Newspoint | 14/06/2025 22:39:17

By Jitendra Jangid- Friends, as we all know that Indian Railways is one of the largest railway departments in the world, by which crores of people travel every day, which is not only safe but also economical, to facilitate the passengers, Indian Railways has made a big change in the Tatkal ticket booking system, which can have a great impact on millions of train passengers across the country. From now on, only IRCTC accounts linked to Aadhaar will be allowed to book Tatkal tickets during the first 10 minutes of the booking window. This new policy gives an edge to genuine passengers, let's know the full details about it

What is the new rule?

As per the updated IRCTC guidelines:

Only users with IRCTC accounts linked to Aadhaar can book Tatkal tickets during the first 10 minutes of the booking window.

Agents will be completely banned from making bookings during this early access period.

This increases the chances of getting confirmed tickets for regular travellers and prevents bulk booking by agents.

How to link your IRCTC account with Aadhaar

Visit www.Irctc.Co.In

Go to the ‘My Account’ section on the homepage.

Click on ‘Link your Aadhaar’.

Enter your 12-digit Aadhaar number and registered name.

Verify with the OTP sent to your registered mobile number.

Click on ‘Update’ to complete the linking process.

Once linked, your profile will be Aadhaar-verified, allowing you to avail the Early Access benefits.

Step-by-Step: How to book Tatkal tickets with Aadhaar-linked IRCTC account

Enter travel details (From, To, Date) and select Tatkal in quota.

Click on ‘Search’ to view available trains.

Select your train and check seat availability.

Fill in passenger details (name, age, gender).

Select your seat and coach preferences.

Enter captcha and your registered mobile number.

Complete payment via debit/credit card, UPI, net banking, etc.

After successful payment, booking confirmation will be sent via SMS and email.

Benefits of new Aadhaar rule

10 minutes early access increases chances of confirmed bookings.

Agent restrictions ensure fair access for genuine users.

Faster and seamless experience for those travelling for work, education or emergencies.