Step-by-Step guide to link Aadhaar with your IRCTC account
Online booking of train tickets has become quite simple with assistance from the Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC). If you are off on a holiday, on a business trip, or meeting family members, booking your tickets in just a few minutes is possible with IRCTC.But one crucial step which many folks overlook is associating your Aadhaar card with your IRCTC account. If you do not associate it, then for a month, you can only book 12 tickets. But with association, you can book up to 24 tickets in a month, if each ticket has one or more passengers who is Aadhaar-verified.advertisementThis regulation was introduced to prevent false bookings and make sure that the ticketing system is utilised in the right way. The best part is that Aadhaar linking is totally secure and very easy. You can do it online from your computer or mobile in a matter of minutes.Here's a step-by-step guide to assist you in completing the process with ease.
HOW TO LINK AADHAAR WITH YOUR IRCTC ACCOUNT STEP-BY-STEP GUIDESTEP 1: VISIT THE IRCTC WEBSITEGo to www.irctc.co.inLog in to your IRCTC account with your username and passwordSTEP 2: GO TO 'MY ACCOUNT' SECTIONAfter logging in, go to the top-right cornerClick on your name or 'My Account'Select 'Link Your Aadhaar' from the dropdown menuSTEP 3: ENTER YOUR AADHAAR NUMBERYou'll be taken to the Aadhaar linking pagEnter your 12-digit Aadhaar numberMake sure your name in IRCTC and Aadhaar are the same. If not, the linking may failadvertisementSTEP 4: VERIFY USING OTPOnce you enter the Aadhaar number, click on 'Submit'You will receive a 6-digit OTP (One-Time Password) on your Aadhaar-linked mobile numberEnter the OTP and click 'Verify'STEP 5: AADHAAR LINKING SUCCESSFULOnce the OTP is verified, you'll see a success message.Your Aadhaar is now linked with your IRCTC account.BENEFITS OF LINKING AADHAAR WITH IRCTCBook up to 24 train tickets per month (instead of just 12)Faster identity verification while bookingMakes your account more secure and trustworthyRequired to book concession tickets for senior citizens and Divyang (differently-abled) passengersTHINGS TO KEEP IN MINDYou can link only one Aadhaar per IRCTC accountEnsure your mobile number is linked with Aadhaar, or you won't receive the OTPTickets booked beyond 12 per month must have at least one Aadhaar-verified passengerIf your Aadhaar and IRCTC names do not match, update them before linking.
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