Indian Railways has introduced new Tatkal booking rules from July 1, 2025. Learn about Aadhaar OTP, agent booking restrictions, and updated charting time in this complete guide.he Indian Railways has announced important changes to its Tatkal ticket booking system, starting from July 1, 2025. These updates aim to make the booking process more transparent, fair, and secure for all passengers. If you use IRCTC to book Tatkal tickets, here’s everything you need to know.
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| Tatkal Ticket Rules 2025 – New Aadhaar OTP & Agent Booking Restrictions Explained |
🔐 Aadhaar Now Mandatory for Tatkal Booking
From July 1, 2025, Aadhaar verification is compulsory for all users booking Tatkal tickets online. Passengers must be added from the Aadhaar-linked master list in your IRCTC profile. Without Aadhaar linkage and OTP verification, your booking will not be allowed.
📲 OTP Required for Every Booking
Starting July 15, 2025, IRCTC will use Aadhaar-based OTP verification for every Tatkal ticket. Whether you book online, at a railway counter, or through an agent, the OTP sent to your Aadhaar-linked mobile number must be entered to confirm the booking.
🚫 Agents Restricted During Peak Booking Hours
To give fair chances to regular passengers, IRCTC has blocked agents from booking Tatkal tickets during the first 30 minutes:
- 10:00 AM to 10:30 AM for AC Classes
- 11:00 AM to 11:30 AM for Non-AC Classes
This change prevents bulk booking by agents during high-demand times.
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| Tatkal ticket booking rule-2025 in Hindi |
📋 Reservation Charting Now 8 Hours Before Departure
IRCTC will now prepare the final train chart 8 hours before the train departs, instead of a few hours before. This helps passengers know their confirmation status in advance.
✅ What You Should Do
- Link your Aadhaar to IRCTC
- Add passengers from Aadhaar-verified list
- Be ready with your OTP at booking time
- Avoid agent bookings during restricted slots
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