IRCTC Ticket Concession Rules For Senior Citizens: Five Things To Know

INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
The quantum of these concession ranges from 40 per cent to 50 per cent.IRCTC or Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation, the online
its website - irctc.co.in
Other eligible individuals can avail the concession by booking the tickets from the Passenger Reservation System (PRS) counters at the
railway stations
"option for senior citizen concession" section of passenger details form
The quantum of these concession ranges from 40 per cent to 50 per cent, according to IRCTC.1
Concessions on fares are available for male senior citizens of minimum 60 years and female senior citizen of minimum 58 years
Passengers availing senior citizen concession have to carry a proof of age while travelling, according to IRCTC.4
tickets without the concession element
To book tickets without senior citizen concession, such passengers can select "forgo full concession" option under "option for senior
citizen concession" section of passenger details form.5
To book tickets with 50 per cent of senior citizen concession, such passengers can select "forgo 50 per cent concession" option under
"option for senior citizen concession" section of passenger details form.