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title: "Top 10 Important Information about Railway Tatkal Ticket Reservation"
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# Top 10 Important Information about Railway Tatkal Ticket Reservation

This article explains list the Top 10 Important Information about Railway Tatkal Ticket Reservation. Tatkal ticket reservation is for a person who wants to book a Train ticket on a short notice. One can book a Tatkal Reservation ticket one day before the Journey. For example, if your Journey date is 25/05/2018 then, you have to book a tatkal ticket on 24/05/2018.

## Read Top 10 Important Information about Railway Tatkal Ticket Reservation

- Presently, The Tatkal ticket Booking timing for AC class starts from 10:00 am. Moreover, for the Sleeper Class, the booking starts from 11:00 am.
- You can’t book a Tatkal Ticket in **First AC Class**. However, You can book a tatkal ticket in all the Classes.
- One can book the Tatkal ticket Online or Offline. For Offline, one must have to visit the Passenger Reservation Center which is present at every Railway Junctions across India.
- If you want to book a tatkal ticket online, Create an account on IRCTC official site i.e. [www.irctc.co.in](https://www.irctc.co.in). Login to this website 5-10 Minutes earlier. Fill out all the ticket details to increase the chance of getting the Ticket.
- Moreover, A Single IRCTC User ID can book only 2 Tatkal tickets.
- However, In a single session, one can book only 1 Tatkal Ticket.
- The Minimum, as well as maximum Tatkal Charge for Sleeper, is ₹ 100 to ₹ 200. After we complete these 10 Important points we also give you the List of Extra Tatkal Ticket Charges.
- According to Indian Railway Return & Refund Policy, An Unconfirmed Tatkal ticket will automatically cancel after chart preparation.
- A Passenger getting a waiting list in Tatkal ticket can get a confirm seat after the preparation of chart.
- You can cancel a ticket 30 min before the departure of Train.

### Valid Identity Cards during Journey

During the Journey, you can carry any one of these ID cards for Identity Verification.

- Aadhaar Card.
- Voter ID Card.
- Pan Card, Credit Card.
- Driving Licence.
- Bank Passbook with Photo on it.
- Passport.
- Photo Identity Card which State or Central Government give you.
- Student Identity Card issued by School or Colleges to the Students with your photo on it.

### Extra Charges for Tatkal Tickets

The Tatkal Fare is Minimum 30% Fare of Base Fare.

Class of TravelMinimum Tatkal  

Charges (INR)Maximum Tatkal  

Charges (INR)Second Seating₹ 10₹ 15Sleeper₹ 100₹ 200AC Chair Car₹ 125₹ 225AC 3 Tier₹ 300₹ 400AC 2 Tier₹ 400₹ 500Executive₹ 400₹ 500

**Read also:** [The Amount will be Refunded Automatically if Train Fully Cancels](https://satyawaadi.com/amount-refunded-automatically-train-fully-cancels/)