
Written By Deepti Ratnam
Published By: Deepti Ratnam | Published: Aug 04, 2025, 03:42 PM (IST)
Booking a Tatkal ticket via IRCTC is a tedious as well as stressful task, as seats often sell out within minutes. However, you can handle this task easily by linking your Aadhar card with your IRCTC account. This will not just help you to book a ticket fast, but will also save your time and minimize your chances of not getting a ticket. The linking of the Aadhar Card to your IRCTC account helps in faster reservation and is a more efficient process.
In this article, we will delve into how to link your Aadhar Card with your IRCTC accounts:
STEP 1: The first step in order to link your Aadhar card to your IRCTC account is to login on your IRCTC portal via official website: https://www.irctc.co.in
STEP 2: Sign in using your user ID and password. You will be then taken to your official account on IIRCTC.
STEP 3: Now, click on the My Account option and then click on the My Profile.
STEP 4: You will have to now choose the Aadhar KYC option from the list.
STEP 5: The next step is to enter your 12 digit Aadhar number inside the box and then mark tick on the consent box given in front of your screen. By doing this, IRCTC will verify your identification through UIDAI.
STEP 6: You will receive an OTP on your mobile number that is linked with your Aadhar.
STEP 7: Now enter the OTP inside the box and then click Confirm.
STEP 8: As soon as your details are verified, your KYC information will spear on the screen.
STEP 9: You have to head to the Authenticate User in order to check if your Aadhar is verified.