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Indian Railway rules and regulations:
If you want to book Tatkal ticket then you have to book the ticket 1 day in advance. In which if you want to book ticket for coach 2A, 3A, CC, EC, 3E then you have to book at 10 am. If you want to book ticket for SL, FC, 2S then its time is 11 am. And if you issue a ticket then you cannot cancel it, you will not be given money after cancellation.You cannot book a ticket for (coach 1AC) You do not get booking for this class on Tatkal.
How to book tatkal ticket?
1) Tatkal Window :-
For ticket booking you have to go to the station window where there is only Tatkal window. The sooner you go the better it will be so that you can get the ticket, otherwise if you get late then you will have to try some other day. For Tatkal people sit there the whole night so that they get their ticket confirmed, hence you should go quickly so that you get your ticket confirmed.
2) Online Ticket :-
You can also book tatkal tickets from the IRCTC app, but for this you will need a good internet that gives good speed. Log in to your phone or laptop 5 minutes before booking and keep your details with you. As soon as your booking time starts, you can book the ticket, make payment through UPI and confirm the ticket. After getting the ticket, you can download it as PDF.
Tatkal Charges:-
A surcharge is added to the basic fare. For second class, it’s 10%, and for other classes, it’s 30% (with minimum and maximum caps)
People Also Ask ?
1) What are the latest rules for Tatkal reservation?
Ans:- The current Tatkal rules allow booking one day in advance of the journey, excluding the date of travel, with bookings opening at 10:00 AM for AC classes and 11:00 AM for non-AC classes. Tatkal tickets are available in all classes except First AC and Executive class. Confirmed Tatkal tickets are non-refundable.
2) Is Tatkal rule changed?
Ans:- Indian Railways clarifies that there are no changes to the Tatkal and premium Tatkal ticket booking timings, dismissing social media rumors. AC class bookings continue to open at 10:00 AM and non-AC at 11:00 AM, one day before departure.
3) What is the new Tatkal timing?
Ans:- Revised Tatkal Booking Timings – Class Wise
| Class Type | Booking Opens On | Booking Time Slot |
|---|---|---|
| AC Classes | 1 Day Before | 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
| Non-AC Classes | 1 Day Before | 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
| Premium Tatkal AC | 1 Day Before | 10:00 AM Onwards |
| Premium Tatkal SL | 1 Day Before | 11:00 AM Onwards |
4) How many seats are available in Tatkal?
Ans:- The number of Tatkal seats available on a train varies depending on the class and the specific train. Generally, Tatkal quota is allocated a percentage of the total seats in each class, and the maximum number of seats earmarked for Tatkal varies.
5) Is Tatkal guaranteed?
Ans:- Note that with tatkal tickets, there is no guaranteed confirmation if they are on the waitlist. Therefore, you may or may not be able to go on that train journey. Typically, the seats made available during tatkal booking are few but the number of individuals trying to book these seats is high.
6) Is Tatkal waiting canceled automatically?
Ans:- Yes, IRCTC automatically cancels waitlisted Tatkal tickets if they remain waitlisted after chart preparation, usually 2-4 hours before the train’s departure. If all passengers on a Tatkal ticket are waitlisted after chart preparation, the ticket is automatically cancelled, and a full refund is issued.
