Archive · 12 Jun 2025
Aadhaar Authentication Mandated for Tatkal Tickets
Starting July 1, you need Aadhaar to book Tatkal train tickets online.
From July 15, you'll also need a code sent to your phone.
This ensures real people get tickets and stops misuse.
Ticket agents cannot book tickets during the first 30 minutes to make it fairer.
Aadhaar authentication becomes mandatory for Tatkal tickets from July 1.
OTP verification for online bookings starts July 15.
PRS counters and agent bookings require OTP from July 15.
Authorized agents barred from booking Tatkal tickets for first 30 minutes.
Changes aim to improve authentication and reduce scheme misuse.
- Who
- Users booking Tatkal tickets
- What
- Aadhaar and OTP authentication for Tatkal ticket bookings
- When
- Aadhaar authentication from July 1, 2025; OTP from July 15, 2025
- Where
- IRCTC website/app, PRS counters, and authorized agents.
- Why
- To improve authentication and reduce misuse of the Tatkal scheme.
Passengers
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Fairness
Passengers
Improved fairness in ticket distribution.
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- Policy Change
- Aadhaar authentication for Tatkal tickets
- Effective Date
- July 1, 2025
- OTP Implementation
- July 15, 2025
- Agent Restrictions
- Agents barred during initial 30 minutes
Sources
Railway Ministry announces only Aadhar authenticated users can book Tatkal tickets from July 1 - Telegraph India
Tatkal Ticket Reservation: Key Rules Made Mandatory For IRCTC Bookings From July 1
Tatkal bookings to require Aadhaar authentication from July 1: Railway Ministry
Tatkal Ticket Booking To Require Aadhar Card Authentication From July 1
From July, no Tatkal railway ticket booking without Aadhaar authentication
Aadhaar authentication mandatory for Tatkal ticket booking on IRCTC from July 1: Railways Ministry
Attention Railway Passengers! Aadhaar authentication to book Tatkal tickets mandatory from THIS date. Check details
Only Aadhar Authenticated Users Can Book Tatkal Tickets From July 1: Railway Ministry
Indian Railways Makes Aadhaar OTP Verification Mandatory For Tatkal Ticket Bookings From July 2025
Bye-Bye, Bots! Aadhaar, OTP Mandatory For Tatkal Train Ticket Booking From July 1
Aadhaar must for tatkal tickets on IRCTC from July 1
Only Aadhaar-authenticated users will be able to book Tatkal train tickets from July 1
No Tatkal Railway Ticket Booking From July 1 Without Aadhaar Authentication: What We Know
