Archive · 3 Dec 2025
OTP Mandatory for Tatkal Tickets at Counters
The Indian Railways is making it mandatory for passengers to use a one-time password (OTP) when booking Tatkal tickets at reservation counters.
This new rule started as a pilot on November 17 with a few trains and will soon be applied to all trains.
Passengers will receive an OTP on their mobile phones and must verify it to confirm their ticket.
This change aims to stop people from misusing the Tatkal system and make it easier for real passengers to book tickets.
Earlier, the Railways also introduced Aadhaar verification for online Tatkal bookings and reserved general tickets to ensure fair access.
OTP verification is now mandatory for booking Tatkal tickets at railway reservation counters.
The system was piloted on November 17 and will soon be implemented for all trains.
Passengers receive an OTP on their mobile number provided in the reservation form.
The initiative aims to curb misuse and enhance convenience for genuine passengers.
Previous measures include Aadhaar verification for online bookings and reserved general tickets.
- Who
- Passengers booking Tatkal tickets at railway reservation counters
- What
- OTP verification for Tatkal ticket bookings
- When
- Pilot started on November 17, full implementation in the next few days
- Where
- Railway reservation counters across India
- Why
- To curb misuse and ensure genuine passengers have better access to high-demand tickets
- Initiative
- OTP-based Tatkal ticketing system
- Pilot Start Date
- November 17
- Initial Trains
- 52
- Purpose
- Curb misuse and enhance convenience
- Verification Process
- OTP received on mobile number provided in reservation form
- Previous Measures
- Aadhaar verification for online bookings and reserved general tickets
