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Tatkal ticket booking rules: No concession is allowed in Tatkal booking, according to IRCTCIRCTC (Indian Railway Catering and Tourism
Corporation) offers an online facility for booking Tatkal tickets
A Tatkal ticket booking is available on payment of premium charges on a first-come-first-served basis, according to IRCTC's official
Tatkal ticket bookings are allowed in all classes except First AC
Tatkal booking window opens at 10 am for AC classes and 11 am for non-AC classes, one before the actual date of journey.For Tatkal tickets,
The Tatkal ticket charges have been fixed as a percentage of fare at the rate of 10 per cent of basic fare for second class and 30 per cent
of basic fare for all other classes.Here are few Tatkal ticket booking tips one can use while booking a Tatkal ticket, to ensure best
chances of getting a confirmation:1
Create more than one credentials for logging on to IRCTC's website/app.2
Enter passenger details beforehand in order to save time.3
For AC classes, passenger must try booking in second AC first as it gets filled less quickly than 3AC.4
Online payment should be done via net banking as it is one of the fastest mode of payment.5
Avoid booking tickets on trains for which Tatkal tickets have already exhausted.Here are few Tatkal booking rules as stipulated by IRCTC
It is possible to book a maximum of only four passengers per PNR (Passenger Name Record) for Tatkal tickets, said IRCTC.2
At the time of Tatkal ticket booking, there is no need to furnish identity proof
Only one passenger needs to produce any of the proof of identity in the original during the journey, as mentioned by Indian Railways.3
No concession is allowed in Tatkal booking
This restriction applies to senior citizen's concession also.4
Modification of ticket in any form is not permitted on Tatkal tickets.5
No refund is granted on cancellation of confirmed Tatkal tickets.
