IRCTC is an Indian e-ticket booking platform. You can book 12 tickets in a month by linking/adding your Aadhaar number to the IRCTC account. You can book train tickets, airplane tickets,and bus tickets from ‘IRCTC’. Let us see how to link the Aadhaar Number with IRCTC.
Link Aadhaar Number with IRCTC Accounts
IRCTC is a subsidiary of Indian Railways through which you book Indian Railways tickets online. Now Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) users have been allowed to book up to 12 tickets in a month.
But if you want to book more tickets then you have to link/add your Aadhar number to the IRCTC account. If you do not Link your Aadhaar number, then you will be able to book only 6 e-tickets in a month.
If you also have to book 12 e-tickets in a month, then you can link/Add the Aadhaar number with the official portal/website of IRCTC. You do not have to pay any fee for this. If you also want to book 12 e-tickets, then you will get all the information step by step below in this post.
How to Link Aadhaar Number in IRCTC Account: Step By Step
Step 1:Firstly, Visit the official e-ticketing website of IRCTC ‘www.irctc.co.in‘.
Step 2: Click on the Login option at the top, and then enter your “Username” & “Password”.
Step 3: Go to “My Account” and click on “Link My Aadharr” (Aadhaar KYC).
Step 4: Now, Enter your name and 12-digit Aadhar number, and click on the “Send OTP” option. You will receive an OTP on your registered phone number.
Step 5: Enter the OTP received on the registered phone number and click on the “Verify” option.
Step 6: Once verified, KYC details will be shown in front of you, and Click the Updates option.
Step 7: After clicking on the Updates option, your Aadhaar number will be verified.
Note- Aadhaar KYC status can be checked by selecting the Link Your Aadhaar link.
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Here are the steps to add passengers with Aadhaar numbers:
Step 1: Visit the official e-ticketing website of www.irctc.co.in.
Step 2: Now, enter ‘User ID’ & ‘Password’.
Step 3: First, click on the My Account option, then click on My profile and also click on ‘Add/ Modify Master List.
Step 4: Now, enter the relevant details of the new passengers like- Name, Aadhar Number, Gender, and Date of Birth.
Step 5: Now, click on submit.
How to Check Aadhar Number link in IRCTC Account
I hope your Aadhar number will be successfully linked with irctc account. If you want to check whether the Aadhar number is linked to the IRCTC account or not. For this, you have to follow some steps. Let us see whether the Aadhar number is linked with the IRCTC Account or not.
For Browser:
Step 1: Firstly, Visit the official e-ticketing website of IRCTC ‘www.irctc.co.in‘.
Step 2: Now, Click on the Login option, and then enter your ‘Username’ & ‘Password’.
Step 3: Go to “My Account” and click on “Link My Aadharr” (Aadhaar KYC).
Step 4: Now, this type of page will open on your screen.
For IRCTC Application:
Step 1: Firstly, Open the IRCTC Application.
Step 2: Now, click on the Login option at the top and then enter 4-digit PIN along with capture.
Step 3: You Have to click on the My Account option.
Step 4: Then, click on the “Link My Aadharr” option.
Step 4: Now, this type of page will open on your screen.
Conclusion:
I hope you have successfully linked/added your Aadhaar number to your IRCTC account. If you link your Aadhaar number with your IRCTC account, you will get the benefit of booking 12 tickets in a month.
If you want to take only 6 tickets in a month then do not link your Aadhaar number with your IRCTC account. With Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation you can book train tickets, bus tickets, plane tickets, hotels, etc.
Chandan Kushwaha is chief editor at Digital Bachat. He has a mastery in computer applications and hardwares, which is why he has been covering computer and laptop topics for three years.
