Tatkal ticket Booking System: Tatkal ticket will not be available without UIDAI, know the step by step process to verify Aadhaar in IRCTC app
IRCTC News: Now it will be compulsory to verify Aadhaar number to book Tatkal tickets. Without this, no one will be able to book Tatkal tickets. Especially in case of unsuccessful authentication, a message will be displayed. In such cases, users are requested to re-check the submitted details and try again.
Indian Railways: According to the recent decision of the Ministry of Railways, the rules for booking Tatkal tickets will change from next month. Under the new system of Indian Railways, Aadhaar authentication will now be mandatory from July 1, 2025. According to the circular issued on June 10, 2025, the ministry has informed all the sectors that this decision is being taken so that the common railway passengers of the country get 100% benefit of the Tatkal scheme. The ministry said, ‘From 01-07-2025, only Aadhaar authenticated users will be able to book Tatkal tickets under the Tatkal scheme through IRCTC website / its IRCTC App.
Effective initiative
Aadhaar-based OTP authentication will also be made mandatory for Tatkal booking from July 15, 2025. Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) is encouraging users to link and authenticate their Aadhaar cards with their IRCTC accounts, so that the ticket booking process can be streamlined. The purpose of this verification is to enhance security and convenience for passengers.
Know the step by step process
To authenticate Aadhaar in your IRCTC account
1. Visit the official IRCTC website or app and log in using your account credentials.
2. Go to ‘My Account’ and select ‘Authenticate User’.
3. Enter your PAN card number, Aadhaar number or Virtual ID.
4. Click on ‘Verify Details’.
5. Enter the One-Time Password (OTP) received on the mobile number linked to your Aadhaar. Check the consent checkbox and click on ‘Submit’ to authenticate.
If authentication fails, double-check the details entered and try again. Authentication status can be verified under the ‘Authenticate Users’ link in the ‘My Account’ section.
Linking Aadhaar number to your IRCTC account:
1. Visit the official IRCTC portal.
2. Log in using the credentials.
3. Click on ‘Link Aadhaar’ under ‘Profile Tab’.
4. Enter your name as it appears on your Aadhaar card and enter your Aadhaar number.
5. Check the box and click on ‘Send OTP’.
6. Enter the OTP sent to your registered phone number and click on ‘Verify OTP’.
7. KYC details will be fetched from Aadhaar. Click on ‘Update’ to complete the verification.
A pop-up message will confirm successful Aadhaar verification and KYC details update.
Link and Verify: Complete Aadhaar authentication in your IRCTC profile if you have not done so already.
Mobile Number: Make sure your mobile number is updated with Aadhaar, as OTPs will be sent to this number. Update through UIDAI if required.
Tatkal Booking: For quick tatkal booking, keep your Aadhaar linkage and IRCTC login credentials ready in advance to avoid delays.
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