Now it has become easy to get Tatkal tickets in the train as the government has changed its rules. But for this it is necessary that your IRCTC account is linked to the Aadhaar number. With this, big family or regular passengers will also get double the booking limit and forgery will also stop. Know the whole process and its benefits.
New rules in lieu of tatkal ticket booking
From 1 July 2025, TATKAL tickets will be available only to passengers whose IRCTC account is link and verified to Aadhaar.
Online (IRCTC website/app), offline (counter/agent) – OTP based Aadhaar Authority has now become necessary.
Why is Aadhaar linking necessary?
Ban on fake booking and misuse of agent: The aim of the new rule is to stop the rigging of ticket brokers and give priority to the right passengers.
Rapid ticket booking: After creating a master passenger list, there will be no hassle to fill the passenger details at the time of Tattakal ticket booking.
24 tickets a month from an account: Now if all passengers are Aadhaar verified, then you can book 24 tickets instead of 12 before an IRCTC account.
Aadhaar link step-by-step method
Open IRCTC website www.irctc.co.in/ railway app
Login to your user name and password
Go to ‘My Profile’ or ‘Profile’ section
Choose ‘Aadhaar KYC’ or ‘Link Aadhaar’ option
Enter your full name (as written on Aadhaar card) and Aadhaar number of 12-nuns
Consent box (tick)
Click on “Send OTP”/ “Verify Details”
Put OTP on Aadhaar’s mobile number in the website/app
Press “update” or “submit” button after inserting OTP
Aadhaar linking complete as soon as the message of success comes.
Tatkal will save time in booking
Tatkal window opens for a very short time, so only the name has to be chosen due to the master passenger list verified by Aadhaar. There is no need to fill the form for this.
This increases the chances of booking tickets of the right passengers manifold.
Help in preventing ticket fraud or forgery.
Automated refund and identity-delay.
More reliable rail service to passengers by mixing e-transparency and sharp service.
Is Aadhaar linking mandatory for Tatkal?
Yes, now it is necessary. You can also link Aadhaar with the IRCTC app but this process is the most convenient on the website.
If OTP does not come?
Make sure to update the mobile number related to your Aadhaar from UIDAI website/Aadhaar Center.