Overview
- The rule took effect on October 1 across the IRCTC website and app for both general reservations and Tatkal quotas.
- Only users with Aadhaar-linked and authenticated IRCTC accounts can book during the initial 15-minute window after reservations open.
- After the first 15 minutes, online booking reverts to normal and all registered users can purchase tickets.
- Authorized ticketing agents remain barred from booking during the first 10 minutes of the opening, with no change to that restriction.
- Computerized PRS counters at stations are unaffected, with existing booking timings and processes continuing as before.