New Delhi: The government has made Aadhaar authentication must for booking reserved general tickets through the IRCTC website or app from October 1, during the first 15 minutes after booking opens for any train. Presently, the 15-minute restriction is applicable to Tatkal bookings only. The ministry has now extend this facility to general reservation bookings as well.

“With a view to ensure that the benefits of the reservation system reach the common end user and are not misused by unscrupulous elements, it has been decided that with effect from 1.10.2025, during the first 15 minutes of opening of general reservation, reserved general tickets can be booked through the website of Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC)/its app only by Aadhaar........

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