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Tatkal train tickets now require Aadhaar KYC: How to book
01 Jul 2025

The Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) has made Aadhaar verification mandatory for booking Tatkal train tickets.

The new rule comes into effect from today, July 1, 2025.

Under the updated guideline, at least one passenger on a Tatkal ticket must be Aadhaar-verified. The requirement is applicable for both AC and Sleeper class bookings.

How to link your Aadhaar to IRCTC account
Linking process

To comply with the new rule, passengers need to link their Aadhaar card with their IRCTC account and verify selected passengers beforehand.

To link Aadhaar, you have to visit the IRCTC website or app, log in to your account, go to 'My Profile,' and click on 'Aadhaar KYC.'

Now, you need to enter your 12-digit Aadhaar number and verify it using an OTP sent to the registered mobile number.

Adding Aadhaar-verified passengers
Passenger addition

After linking the Aadhaar, you can add Aadhaar-verified passengers to your IRCTC account.

This is done by going to 'My Profile' and clicking on 'Master List.' Here, you enter details like name, age, gender, and Aadhaar number of the passenger(s) you want to add.

After clicking 'Verify,' complete the OTP-based Aadhaar authentication for these added passengers.

Steps to book Tatkal tickets on IRCTC
Booking process

To book Tatkal train tickets, you have to log in to the IRCTC app or website and click on 'Plan My Journey.'

Now, enter the departure and destination stations, date of travel, and select 'e-ticket' as the ticket type.

On the Train List page, select 'Tatkal' quota and choose your preferred train and class.

After clicking 'Book Now,' fill in details for up to four passengers per PNR.

Payment and e-ticket generation
Final steps

In the final steps of booking Tatkal train tickets, you have to ensure that at least one passenger is Aadhaar-verified.

Then enter the contact number and captcha before proceeding to the payment page.

After selecting the preferred payment mode and completing the transaction, you can download the e-ticket.