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

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 reflect 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?

First choose an 'Aadhaar-verified passenger' in the master list and proceed to add the respective passenger during the ticket booking process. Procedure to Book Tickets with Aadhaar Verified Master List

Follow the steps mentioned below to book tickets with Aadhaar-verified master list

Step 1: Enter information such as departure and arrival stations, dates, and train class to search for trains on the IRCTC official website after logging in with your IRCTC credentials.

Step 2: Based on timing, class, and seat number, select the best train from the provided list. Next, select "Book Now. 

Step 3: Next, choose the Aadhaar-authenticated passenger from the list by clicking on "Passenger name"

Step 4: The passenger's pertinent data is automatically retrieved by the booking window. Proceed with the booking process after adding the other passengers' details

Step 5: Examine the reservation information and make the payment

Step 6: Click "Pay & Book" after choosing your payment option

Step 7: The booking confirmation data will appear on the screen after the payment has been successfully completed. 

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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.