How to Link Aadhaar Card with IRCTC Account to Book e-Tickets

The process is simple and it involves a few steps as mentioned below:

Step 1: Visit the official IRCTC website

Step 2: Select Login from the menu. Click Sign In after entering the User ID, Password, and Captcha Code

Step 3: Select the Authentication User after selecting the My Account button from the menu

Step 4: Click Verify details and receive OTP after entering your Aadhaar number or virtual ID

Step 5: Click on the consent form, enter the OTP, and then click Submit

Step 6: After your Aadhaar number has been successfully authenticated, a confirmation message will appear on the screen.

How to Add a Aadhaar Verified Passengers to Your IRCTC Account?

Follow the steps mentioned below to add a passenger with Aadhaar number

Step 1: Visit the official e-ticketing website of IRCTC which is www.irctc.co.in

Step 2: Enter the 'User ID' and 'password'.

Step 3: Place the cursor on the 'Profile Section' and click on 'Master List'

Step 4: Enter the new passenger’s relevant details such as Aadhaar number, gender, date of birth as it is printed on the Aadhaar Card.

Step 5: Proceed to choose the 'Submit' option.

Once this process is complete all new passengers that have been added will reflect in the 'Master List' with a 'Pending' status. Once the verification is done, the status will automatically be reflected as 'Verified'. It is important to note here that for this purpose, no OTP verification will be necessary. Another point to keep in mind here is that passengers who are in the master list can also be Aadhaar-verified by using the 'Edit' option.

IRCTC Aadhaar Link Requirements

Before connecting your Aadhaar card to your IRCTC account, make sure you have the following information in hand:

• Details of the IRCTC account (password and user ID)

• Aadhaar card number

• Phone number with an Aadhaar registration to obtain an OTP.

How to Select Aadhaar-Verified Passenger During Ticket Booking?

You can follow the simple steps given below to select an Aadhaar-verified passenger while booking train tickets on IRCTC: 

Step 1: Visit the official website of IRCTC and log in using your username and password.  

Step 2: Enter your journey details such as boarding station, destination, travel date and class to search for trains. 

Step 3: Choose the train type, then click on the option ‘Book Now’. 

Step 4: In the section ‘Passenger Details’, click on the ‘Passenger Name’ field. A list of saved passengers will appear.  

Step 5: Select the Aadhaar-verified passenger from the list. 

Step 6: Once selected, the passenger details will be filled in automatically. Enter the details of other passengers, if required, and continue with the booking process. 

Step 7: Check all booking details carefully and proceed to the payment page. 

Step 8: Choose your preferred payment option and click on ‘Pay & Book’ to complete the transaction. 

After the payment is successful, your ticket booking confirmation and journey details will appear on the screen.

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Benefits of IRCTC-Aadhaar Linking

Here are the benefits of IRCTC Aadhaar linking as follows:

• Easy Train Ticket Purchasing: Your verified information is saved and accessed as required when you link your Aadhaar with IRCTC

• Increased Monthly Ticket Cap: Users can only purchase six electronic tickets each month if their Aadhaar card isn't connected to IRCTC. The cap rises to 12 e-tickets after connecting to Aadhaar, making it appropriate for families or frequent travelers. If the IRCTC account is connected to Aadhaar and one of the passengers is an Aadhaar-verified passenger, the cap rises to 24 e-tickets per month

• No Repeated Aadhaar Verification: You won't have to continuously confirm your information once your Aadhaar is connected to IRCTC

• Access to Additional Benefits: You will be eligible for certain benefits, like a speedier Tatkal booking process, if your Aadhaar is connected to IRCTC.