Users can book their train tickets online using the official IRCTC portal. The limit is set for a maximum of 6 tickets per month for any user. However, if the user has linked his aadhaar card with his IRCTC account then he can book up to 12 train tickets per month. It is important to understand that at least one passenger from the list should verify his details using his Aadhaar card. The process of booking tickets online from the official IRCTC portal becomes very easy with the help of IRCTC Aadhaar link.
Adding Aadhaar Number of Passenger
In order to verify the Aadhaar number before booking a ticket online you need to add the passenger details into the master list. To add a passenger in the master list there are certain steps that you need to follow. The steps to add a passenger in the master list and verify details using Aadhaar card are as follows:
- Head over to the official IRCTC website
- Login using your ID and password
- Select “My Profile” under “Master List”
- Provide your details such as your name, date of birth, berth preference, concessions of being a senior citizen, food preferences, etc.
- Under the ID card type click on “Aadhaar card”
- Submit your Aadhaar number in the ID card number box
- On the next screen the status will be displayed of the verification of details
- The status will be displayed as “Pending” and will display “Verified” once the details are verified through Aadhaar
- In case the verification is incomplete, the status column will display “Not Verified”
- For all the not verified details you can click on update and provide your Aadhaar details for verification
Booking Tickets from the Aadhaar Verified Master List
By selecting the passenger details from the master list, it has now become possible to directly book your train tickets from the official IRCTC portal. This will save your time as you won’t have to enter the passenger details every time you are booking a ticket from the portal. The steps of selecting passengers from the master list are as follows:
- Visit the IRCTC website
- Search for the train that you want to book the tickets for
- Select the train, journey date, class and other details
- Click the “Book Now” option
- The saved passenger details will be displayed on your screen
- Select the passenger details from the list
- Click on “Select Passengers”
- The details will be added directly to the booking window
- Select the mode of payment to complete the booking process.
Link Aadhaar with IRCTC Account Online
The easiest way to link your Aadhaar card to an IRCTC account is via the online method. However in order to link Aadhaar via the online method you will receive an Aadhaar e kyc OTP on your registered mobile number. The steps to follow in order to link your Aadhaar to IRCTC account are as follows:
- Head over to the official IRCTC website
- Login using your “User ID” and “Password”
- Select “Link Your Aadhaar” option under “My Account” section
- Provide your 12 digit Aadhaar number
- Click on “Send OTP” to receive OTP on your registered mobile number
- Verify your details displayed on the screen
- Click the “Update” button
