Link Aadhaar Number to IRCTC Account - Steps to Aadhaar Seeding Online

Last Updated : Dec. 19, 2024, 11:53 a.m.

You can now use the IRCTC portal to book train tickets online. An individual can book a maximum of six train tickets every month. However, by linking your Aadhaar card with your IRCTC account, you can book up to 12 tickets monthly. To avail of this facility, at least one passenger on the list must verify their details using an Aadhaar card. Once you link an Aadhaar card to an IRCTC account, booking train tickets via the online portal becomes very easy.

Link Aadhaar to IRCTC Account Online

Linking your Aadhaar card with your IRCTC account online is simple and easy. Here’s how to link your Aadhaar number to your IRCTC account:

1. Sign in to your IRCTC account with your "User ID" and "Password."
2. In the "My Account" section, choose the "Link Your Aadhaar" option.
3. Enter your 12-digit Aadhaar number and name as mentioned in Aadhaar.
4. Check the disclaimer and click on “Send OTP.”
5. Type in the OTP sent to your registered mobile number.
6. Your details will be displayed on the screen. Check the disclaimer and click on the “Update” button.

By following these steps, your IRCTC account will be successfully linked to your Aadhaar.

Key Requirements to Link Aadhaar With IRCTC Account

To link Aadhaar to your IRCTC account, it's important to have certain details and documents readily available. Keeping these on hand ensures that you provide accurate information, which speeds up the verification and linking process.

Here are the essential documents and information you should have ready for linking Aadhaar to IRCTC:

• Your IRCTC account details, including user ID and password.
• Your Aadhaar card or the Aadhaar number.
• Be ready to receive an OTP on the mobile number registered with Aadhaar.

Adding the Aadhaar Number of a Passenger

Before booking a ticket online, you need to add the passenger details to the master list to verify the Aadhaar number of a passenger. Follow the steps below to add a passenger to the master list and verify the details using their Aadhaar number:

1. Log in to your IRCTC account using your user ID and password.
2. Select the “Master List” option under “My Profile.”
3. Fill in your information including your name, date of birth, gender, and preferences for train berth. Also, specify if you need senior citizen concessions and your food choices.
4. Select “Aadhaar card” in the ID Card Type.
5. Enter your Aadhaar number in the ID Card Number box and click on the “Submit” button.
6. The details of the passenger will be added to the Master List.
7. The status will show “Pending” for verification. It changes to “Verified” once the details are verified through Aadhaar.
8. The verification status column will display “Not verified” if Aadhaar verification is not done.
9. Users can edit their details, enter their Aadhaar for verification, and click on “Update” for all “Not Verified” details.

How to Book Tickets using the Aadhaar Verified Master List

You can now directly book your train tickets from the IRCTC portal by selecting passenger details from the master list. This eliminates the need to enter passenger details every time you book a ticket. Here’s the process for selecting Aadhaar-verified passengers from the master list:

1. Head over to the official IRCTC portal.
2. Enter your travel details and search for trains.
3. Select the train, class, and other details, and click on the “Book Now” option.
4. From the passengers already saved in the master list, tick the passenger details you want to select.
5. Click on the “Select Passengers” option.
6. Your details will be added directly to the booking window.
7. You can now proceed with the payment option to book the ticket.

Conclusion

Linking your Aadhaar with your IRCTC account makes booking train tickets easier and lets you book up to 12 tickets a month instead of just six. It's a quick way to verify your identity, speeding up the booking process and keeping your transactions secure. Whether you're booking regular or tatkal tickets, having your Aadhaar linked means less hassle and more travel convenience.