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Indian Railways to Require Aadhaar and OTP Verification for Tatkal Bookings

Railways says the measures will deter bots and unauthorized intermediaries by enforcing phased identity checks in early July, followed by transaction authentication in mid-July.

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Tatkal Booking Update: How to Link Aadhaar to Your IRCTC Account | Image: X
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Overview

  • From July 1, only IRCTC users who have linked their Aadhaar will be eligible to book Tatkal tickets through the website and mobile app.
  • From July 15, all Tatkal reservations—whether online, at PRS counters, or through authorized agents—will require a one-time password tied to users’ Aadhaar number.
  • Authorized ticketing agents will be blocked from placing requests for the first 30 minutes after Tatkal bookings open each day.
  • Passengers should link their Aadhaar to their IRCTC accounts before July 1 to avoid last-minute booking failures.
  • Railway officials say the reforms aim to reduce automated bot traffic and unauthorized agent bookings, giving genuine travelers a better chance at Tatkal seats.