Chart Vacancy

Tatkal Booking Tips & Live Timings

Learn simple, smart tricks to book confirmed Tatkal tickets online before seats get full.

AC Classes Opening
10:00 AM
--:--:--

For 2AC, 3AC, CC, and First Class

Non-AC Classes Opening
11:00 AM
--:--:--

For Sleeper Class (SL) and Second Sitting (2S)

Smart Tricks for Fast Booking

  1. Save Master Passenger List: Always enter passenger details in your IRCTC master list beforehand to save typing time during 10:00 AM rush.
  2. Fast Payment Method: Use UPI apps or pre-loaded digital wallets for fast checkout instead of entering Net Banking passwords.
  3. High-Speed Net Connection: Keep your phone or laptop connected to a fast Wi-Fi connection exactly 5 minutes before booking starts.

Tatkal Cancellation & Refund Rules

No refund is granted on cancellation of confirmed Tatkal tickets. For unconfirmed waiting list Tatkal tickets, standard cancellation fees are deducted exactly according to current railway rules.