Tatkal Booking
1. What are the various classes of travel available in Tatkal?
2. Can I select ladies or general quota along with tatkal quota?
3. How can I use the internet reservation facility to book Tatkal quota?
4. What are the concessions available in Tatkal scheme?
5. How much extra should I pay for my ticket?
6. When I can book a tatkal I-ticket and e-ticket ?
7. Can I book tatkal ticket from all locations?
8. What are the rules for cancellation?
9. How can I get in touch with IRCTC?
1.
What are the various classes of travel available in Tatkal?
A. Tatkal bookings are allowed in all classes except First AC and Executive class.
2.
Can I select ladies or general quota along with tatkal quota?
A. Ladies and general quota cannot be opted for along with Tatkal quota.
3.
How can I use the internet reservation facility to book Tatkal quota?
A. On Book Ticket enquiry box displayed on Home page, Please select Tatkal option from Quota
dropdown. For some trains/class/locations Tatkal quota may not be available. Please check the
availability before proceeding further.
4.
What are the concessions available in Tatkal scheme?
A. No concession is allowed in Tatkal Booking.
5.
How much extra should I pay for my ticket?
A. Tatkal charges per passenger in addition to normal ticket.
The Tatkal Charges have been fixed as a percentage of fare at the rate of 10% of basic fare for
second class and 30% of basic fare for all other classes subject to minimum and maximum as
given in the table below: -