{"id":2072,"date":"2025-06-28T06:22:35","date_gmt":"2025-06-28T06:22:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/riyagroup.travel\/blog\/?p=2072"},"modified":"2025-06-28T06:22:35","modified_gmt":"2025-06-28T06:22:35","slug":"aadhaar-authentication-now-mandatory-for-railway-bookings","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/riyagroup.travel\/blog\/index.php\/aadhaar-authentication-now-mandatory-for-railway-bookings\/","title":{"rendered":"Aadhaar Authentication Now Mandatory For Railway Bookings"},"content":{"rendered":"

Important Update<\/b><\/p>\n

As per the latest government directive, all railway booking agents must complete Aadhaar authentication by <\/span>1 July 2025. <\/b>Please complete the process well in advance to avoid service disruptions.<\/span><\/p>\n

Additionally, effective <\/span>15 July 2025,<\/b> OTP verification through Aadhaar will be compulsory for all online Tatkal bookings.<\/span><\/p>\n

Steps to Complete Aadhaar Authentication:<\/b><\/p>\n

    \n
  1. Log in to the<\/span> IRCTC Agent Interface<\/b><\/a> using your WRLTC ID and IRCTC password<\/span><\/li>\n
  2. Go to \u2018<\/span>Update Profile of SubAgen<\/b>t\u2019<\/span><\/li>\n
  3. Select \u2018<\/span>Aadhaar Based KYC<\/b>\u2019<\/span><\/li>\n
  4. Enter your Aadhaar number and click \u2018<\/span>Generate OTP<\/b>\u2019<\/span><\/li>\n
  5. Enter the OTP received on your Aadhaar-linked mobile number<\/span><\/li>\n
  6. Once verified, your ID will be Aadhaar-authenticated and enabled for Tatkal bookings<\/span>
    \n<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Authenticate your Aadhaar in time to keep your services active and Tatkal bookings hassle-free.<\/p>\n

     <\/p>\n

     <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

    Important Update As per the latest government directive, all railway booking agents must complete Aadhaar authentication by 1 July 2025. Please complete the process well in advance to avoid service disruptions. Additionally, effective 15 July 2025, OTP verification through Aadhaar will be compulsory for all online Tatkal bookings. Steps to Complete Aadhaar Authentication: Log in […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":7,"featured_media":2073,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[84],"tags":[93,101,96,98,92,94,100,95,97,99],"yoast_head":"\r\nAadhaar Authentication Now Mandatory For Railway Bookings - Blog<\/title>\r\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Sure! Here's a concise **meta description** for this update:**Meta Description:**All railway booking agents must complete Aadhaar authentication by 1 July 2025 to avoid service disruption. 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