Tatkal Booking –Aadhaar Now Must for Tatkal Booking from July 1! IRCTC Announces Big Change

IRCTC makes Aadhaar verification mandatory for Tatkal booking starting July 1, 2025. Check full steps to link Aadhaar to your IRCTC account and avoid booking issues.

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No Aadhaar, No Tatkal Ticket – Major IRCTC Rule from July 1

Every single day millions of Indians travel across the country by train. And for those last-minute plans or emergencies Tatkal tickets are a lifesaver. But now Indian Railways has made a major announcement that every train traveler should know about.

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From 1st July 2025 Tatkal bookings on IRCTC will require Aadhaar verification. In simple terms if your IRCTC account isn’t linked to your Aadhaar you won’t be able to book a Tatkal ticket after this date. Yes, it’s official Aadhaar is now mandatory for Tatkal!

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What’s the Reason Behind This Big Change?

The Tatkal system is often misused. Many people lose out on tickets while touts manage to snap them up using fake IDs or quick bots. Indian Railways wants to stop this. By making Aadhaar authentication mandatory, IRCTC hopes to ensure that only real users can book these emergency tickets no bots, no brokers. So, if your Aadhaar isn’t linked, you might lose the chance to book those urgent tickets when you need them the most.

How to Link Aadhaar with Your IRCTC Account – Step-by-Step

Not linked yet? Don’t worry , the process is very easy and only takes a few minutes. Here’s what you need to do:

1. Go to, www.irctc.co.in or open the IRCTC Rail Connect App.

2. Log in, with your username, password and captcha.

3. Head over to the ‘My Profile’ section.

4. Click on ‘Aadhaar KYC’.

5. Enter your 12-digit Aadhaar number.

6. You’ll get an OTP on your Aadhaar-registered mobile number.

7. Enter the OTP to complete the verification.

That’s it your IRCTC account is now Aadhaar-verified and ready for future Tatkal bookings.

Deadline Alert: July 1, 2025

From July 1, if your Aadhaar isn’t linked, you will be blocked from booking Tatkal tickets. So if you rely on this quick travel option, it’s best to verify now rather than waiting till the last minute.

This change is all about fairness and safety making sure tickets go to real people who truly need them, not into the hands of touts.