Linking your Aadhaar with IRCTC enables you to benefit from various government schemes and services. Additionally, IRCTC (Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation) extends several advantages to travelers who connect their Aadhaar to their IRCTC profile.
Below is a comprehensive guide on how to link Aadhaar with IRCTC along with a step-by-step procedure.
Overview of IRCTC Aadhaar Linking
For those who travel frequently within India, linking Aadhaar with IRCTC is essential. When users connect their Aadhaar numbers to their IRCTC account, they can book up to 12 tickets per month. Without linking, the booking limit is restricted to six tickets monthly.
Regular travelers are advised to link their Aadhaar with their IRCTC account to facilitate multiple e-ticket bookings each month. Here’s how you can link your Aadhaar to your IRCTC account.
Steps to Link Aadhaar Card with Your IRCTC Account
Before you book an online ticket, ensure that you add the passenger details to the master list so that the Aadhaar number can be authenticated.
Follow these simple steps to add a passenger to the master list and verify their Aadhaar details:
Step 1: Log in to your IRCTC account using your "user ID and password."
Step 2: Navigate to "Master List" from the drop-down options under the "My Profile" section.
Step 3: Enter the required details such as name, date of birth, gender, berth preference, meal choice, senior citizen concession, etc.
Step 4: Choose "Aadhaar card" as the ID Card Type and input your Aadhaar number in the designated box.
Step 5: Click on the "Submit" button.
Step 6: Your details will be uploaded to the Master List, but the status will show as "Pending" until Aadhaar verification is complete. Once verified, the status changes to "Verified."
Step 7: Use the link above the list to check the verification status of pending Aadhaar verifications.
Step 8: If verification remains incomplete, the "Verification Status" column will display "Not verified."
Step 9: For any entries marked as "Not Verified," update your information by re-entering your Aadhaar number and then click "Update" to retry the verification.
Prerequisites for Linking Aadhaar with IRCTC
Before starting the Aadhaar linking process, ensure that you have the following details and documents ready for verification:
Keep these essential documents/information handy for linking Aadhaar with IRCTC:
- An active IRCTC account (including a user ID and password).
- Your Aadhaar card or Aadhaar number.
- An OTP will be sent to the mobile number registered with your Aadhaar.
How to Add a Passenger Using Aadhaar
To add a passenger with their Aadhaar number, follow these steps:
Step 1: Visit the official IRCTC e-ticketing website at www.irctc.co.in.
Step 2: Log in using your "User ID" and "Password."
Step 3: Hover over the "Profile Section" and click on "Master List."
Step 4: Enter the new passenger's Aadhaar number, gender, and date of birth as indicated on the Aadhaar card.
Step 5: Click on the "Submit" button.
How to Book Tickets
When booking IRCTC tickets, you can select passenger details directly from the Master List, eliminating the need to re-enter information for every booking.
Here’s how you can select Aadhaar-verified passengers from the Master List:
Step 1: Enter your travel details and search for trains.
Step 2: Choose your preferred class and click the Book Now button.
Step 3: Select "Select passenger from Master List" from the available options.
Step 4: Pick the passengers whose details are already saved in the Master List and click the "Select passengers" button.
Step 5: The passenger details will automatically populate in the booking window, allowing you to proceed with the payment to complete the ticket booking.