IRCTC Aadhar Linking With IRCTC Account For Tatkal Ticket Booking – Step-by-Step Guide
IRCTC Aadhar Linking Indian Railways allows users to book up to 12 tickets per month on the IRCTC platform only if their Aadhaar is linked to their IRCTC account. This is especially helpful when booking Tatkal tickets, where quick authentication is crucial. Here’s a detailed guide on how to link your Aadhaar card with your IRCTC account.
Why Link Aadhaar With IRCTC Aadhar?
| Benefit | Description |
|---|---|
| ✅ Book More Tickets | Allows booking up to 12 tickets/month (instead of 6) |
| ⚡ Faster Tatkal Booking | Simplifies authentication during high-demand Tatkal hours |
| 🔐 Enhanced Security | Reduces chances of fake bookings or identity misuse |
| 📲 One-Time Verification | Only needs to be done once per user |
Documents Needed
- ✅ Active IRCTC Account
- ✅ Valid Aadhaar Number
- ✅ Mobile number linked to Aadhaar (for OTP)
How To Link Aadhaar With IRCTC Account – Step-by-Step
Follow these easy steps to link your Aadhaar number to your IRCTC account:
✅ Step 1: Login to IRCTC
Go to irctc.co.in and login using your user ID and password.
✅ Step 2: Go to ‘My Profile’
Click on the ‘My Account’ section and select ‘Link Your Aadhaar’ or go to “KYC Update”.
✅ Step 3: Enter Aadhaar Number
Type in your 12-digit Aadhaar Number.
✅ Step 4: Generate OTP
Click “Send OTP”. An OTP will be sent to your Aadhaar-linked mobile number.
✅ Step 5: Verify OTP
Enter the OTP and click on “Verify” to complete the process.
✅ Step 6: Confirmation
Once verified, your Aadhaar will be successfully linked, and you will receive a confirmation message.
Tatkal Ticket Booking After Aadhaar Linking
| Feature | With Aadhaar Linking | Without Aadhaar Linking |
|---|---|---|
| Max Tickets per Month | 12 | 6 |
| Tatkal Booking Speed | Faster | Standard |
| KYC Required | Once | No, but limited access |
| Booking Trust Factor | High | Normal |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q1: Is it mandatory to link Aadhaar with IRCTC for Tatkal booking?
A. No, it’s not mandatory, but linking Aadhaar allows faster booking and more ticket quota per month.
Q2: Can I book 12 tickets even if my Aadhaar is not linked?
A. No. You can book only 6 tickets/month without Aadhaar linking
Q3: Is OTP verification necessary during Aadhaar linking?
A. Yes, OTP is sent to the mobile number linked to your Aadhaar for authentication.
Q4: How to check if Aadhaar is already linked to my IRCTC account?
A. Log in to IRCTC → Go to ‘My Profile’ → Select ‘Aadhaar KYC’ to check status.
Q5: Can I delink my Aadhaar from IRCTC?
A. No official provision for delinking is available as of now. But users can update profile info
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