IRCTC Tatkal Train Booking : From July 1, the method of booking train tickets in Tatkal will change. Now you will not be able to book train tickets in Tatkal without Aadhaar and OTP. Indian Railways has made these big changes to provide relief to the common people and to make Tatkal ticket booking transparent. These new rules will be implemented from July 1, 2025. These changes will be applicable especially to those who book Tatkal tickets through IRCTC website and mobile app.
Now Aadhaar will be necessary for Tatkal train ticket
From July 1, Aadhar card has been made mandatory for booking Tatkal tickets through IRCTC website and mobile app. This will make the ticket booking process transparent and prevent fake booking.
How to book Tatkal train tickets now?
At the same time, from July 15, OTP based mobile number verification will be necessary for Tatkal tickets booked through PRS counters i.e. computerized counters present at railway stations and authorized agents. OTP will be sent to the mobile number given at the time of booking, without entering which the ticket will not be confirmed. According to the Railway Ministry, these steps have been taken so that the Tatkal scheme is not misused and this facility is available to the truly needy people.
Restrictions on booking time for agents
Railways have decided to impose a 30-minute restriction on the booking time for authorised agents to enable common people to book tickets first.
Tatkal tickets for AC class: Agents will not be able to book tickets between 10 am and 10:30 am.
Non-AC class tickets: The restriction will be applicable from 11 am to 11:30 am.
A large number of Tatkal ticket bookings are done in the first 10-30 minutes. For example, more than 60% of tickets in AC class are sold in the first 10 minutes and 84% of tickets in Non-AC class are sold in the first hour.
Action on fake bookings and bots
IRCTC informed that strict vigil is being kept on fake and bot-based ticket bookings. In the last 6 months, 2.5 crore fake user IDs have been blocked. More than 20 lakh accounts are still under investigation. Special investigation will be done on the IDs of users who do not do Aadhaar verification. With these new rules, an attempt is being made to make Tatkal ticket booking transparent, secure and easy for the common people. This will curb those who use fake agents and bots and will benefit genuine train passengers. If you also book Tatkal tickets, then it is now necessary to keep Aadhaar and mobile number updated.
