Tatkal Ticket Booking: To boost transparency, stop fraud, and prioritize regular passengers, Indian Railways revamped the Tatkal ticket booking system and introduced numerous new systems. Agents are now subject to requirements such as Aadhaar verification, OTP verification, and time limits as a result of these changes.
We would like to inform you that, as of July 1, 2025, using the IRCTC website and mobile app for buying Tatkal tickets requires an Aadhaar link and authentication. The traveler must connect his Aadhaar number to his IRCTC profile and have it confirmed.
Today’s OTP-based verification
Not only that, but starting today, July 15, 2025, Railways has made Aadhaar-based OTP verification required for all online Tatkal bookings. Upon booking, guests will receive an OTP on their mobile device, which they must enter to complete the ticket booking process.
For Tatkal ticket bookings made through computerized PRS counters and authorized railway agents, OTP verification will also be necessary as of right now. Only after the OTP issued to the registered smartphone has been verified can tickets be received.
How can I use the IRCTC portal to book a Tatkal ticket?
Check the IRCTC website first (https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search).Enter your username and password here to finish the login procedure.Enter the station, travel date, and travel category now.In the quota dropdown, pick the Tatkal option.
The list of trains that are available for the chosen route will now appear on the next page.Click on the category type that is offered in the chosen train.Click the “Book Now” button to reserve a Tatkal ticket for the selected train.
Enter all of the information here, including the passengers’ names.
Enter the verification code now.Enter the traveler’s mobile number to get free SMS messages for bookings and cancellations.Click the “Continue” button now.After reviewing all the information, click “Continue” to finish the payment process.Press the “Pay and Book” button now.
For thirty minutes, agents will not be able to book tickets.
The Railways have prohibited authorized railway brokers from buying tickets at the first time in order to prioritize general customers. Agents will no longer be able to purchase Tatkal tickets on AC trains between 10:00 and 10:30 in the morning. In contrast, this restriction has been put in place for non-AC users between 11:00 and 11:30 a.m.