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Aadhaar-OTP authentication mandatory for Tatkal bookings
Starting July 15, 2025, booking a Tatkal ticket on IRCTC will need Aadhaar-based OTP verification.
This step is meant to block middlemen and bulk bookers, making it fairer for regular travelers to actually get seats.
How the current system works
For the first 30 minutes of Tatkal bookings—10:00-10:30am for AC and 11:00-11:30am for non-AC—agents can't book tickets at all.
Starting July 15, 2025, Aadhaar OTP will be a must for every Tatkal ticket, whether you book online or offline.
Reservation charts now come out 24 hours before train leaves
Railways is also testing a new system where reservation charts come out 24 hours before your train leaves.
This gives wait-listed folks more time to figure out their travel plans—definitely a win if you've ever been stuck waiting last minute.