Overview
- The rule is in effect from October 28, 2025, for the first day of reservation opening on the IRCTC website and app between 8 AM and 10 AM.
- Computerised Passenger Reservation System counters operate as usual without the new online authentication requirement.
- Authorised ticketing agents remain barred from booking during the first 10 minutes of general opening and the first 30 minutes of the Tatkal window.
- The morning authentication rule builds on earlier measures that already required Aadhaar verification for online Tatkal bookings.
- IRCTC has shared step-by-step guidance for users to complete Aadhaar verification via an OTP sent to the Aadhaar-linked mobile number.