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RAC ticket cancellation charges 2025
- Waiting Ticket Cancellation Charges IRCTC 2025
- RAC cancellation charges for 3ac
- RAC ticket cancellation charges before chart preparation
- RAC ticket cancellation charges before 24 hours
- RAC ticket cancellation charges for 2ac
- RAC ticket cancellation charges 3rd ac
Cancellation Charges for RAC or Waitlisted Tickets
(a) In case of e-tickets shall be cancelled online or online TDR shall be filed within the time limits prescribed under these rules for obtaining refund.
(b) Where a RAC ticket or wait-listed ticket is presented for cancellation, the refund of fare shall be made after deducting the clerkage if the ticket is present for cancellation upto thirty minutes before the scheduled departure of the train irrespective of the distance.
| Clerkage Charge:- | |
| Upto 30 minutes before the scheduled departure of the train irrespective of the distance | Clerkage charge Rs.60 per passenger plus GST applicable for all AC Classess |
(c) No refund shall be granted on RAC ticket or wait-listed ticket after thirty minutes before the scheduled departure of the train.
(d) Where confirmed reservation has been provided to RAC or wait-listed ticket holder at any time upto final preparation of reservation chart, such ticket shall be treated as a reserved ticket and cancellation charges shall be payable in accordance with clause 1 (Cancellation Charges for Confirmed Tickets):-
| Sl. No. | Indian Railway Refund Rules 2025 | For More Information |
| 1 | Cancellation Charges for Confirmed Tickets | Click Here |
| 2 | Cancellation Charges for RAC or Wait listed Tickets | Click Here |
| 3 | Cancellation Charges for Partially Confirmed Tickets | Click Here |
| 4 | Cancellation Charges-Full Wait list Ticket | Click Here |
| 5 | Cancellation Charges-Cancellation of Train | Click Here |
| 6 | Train Running More than Three hours Late and passenger not travelled | Click Here |
| 7 | Cancellation of E-tickets -Refund Rules | Click Here |
| 8 | Cancellation of I-tickets-Refund Rules | Click Here |
| 9 | Cancellation of tickets where railway administration is unable to provide accommodation | Click Here |
| 10 | Refund on partially used tickets | Click Here |
| 11 | Refund of certain fare on failure to provide air-conditioning facility in air-conditioned coaches | Click Here |
| 12 | Refund of fare when passenger are made to travel in lower class for want of accommodation | Click Here |
| 13 | Cancellation of Ticket Booked in Premium Special Trains | Click Here |
| 14 | Tatkal Ticket Cancellation Refund Rules | Click Here |
Source: http://www.indianrailways.gov.in/
Here’s the current official policy (as of 2025) for RAC (Reservation Against Cancellation) ticket cancellations and refunds on Indian Railways and IRCTC:
RAC Ticket Cancellation Rules
Cancellation Window & Refund Eligibility
- RAC (e-ticket or counter ticket) can be cancelled up to 30 minutes before scheduled departure.
- Cancellation within this window is allowed via IRCTC app/website, PRS counters, or TTE during onboard checking.
Cancellation Charges
- Flat clerkage charge of ₹60 per passenger + GST is deducted from the fare refund—regardless of travel distance or ticket class.
- The policy applies uniformly to RAC or waitlisted tickets, across all AC and non‑AC classes.
No Refund After 30 Minutes Before Departure
- If you cancel RAC ticket less than 30 minutes before the train departs, no refund is admissible.
Partial or Confirmed RAC Tickets
- If a RAC ticket gets upgraded to confirmed berth before chart preparation, it is treated as a confirmed reservation for cancellation purposes.
- Then, standard confirmed-ticket cancellation charges apply, not RAC-level clerkage.
Summary Table: RAC Cancellation
| Condition | Refund Status | Charge per Passenger |
|---|---|---|
| Cancelled >30 min before scheduled departure | Refund after ₹60+GST | ₹60 + GST surcharge |
| Cancelled ≤30 min before scheduled departure | No refund | — |
| Ticket upgraded to confirmed before chart prep | Standard cancellation rules | e.g. ₹180 (3A) or flatten rate per class + GST |
| Train canceled/delayed by >3 hrs or auto-rejected waitlist | Full refund, no charge | ₹0 |
Additional Notes & Sources
- For confirmed tickets, cancellation charges vary by class and timing (e.g., ₹180 flat for 3A >48 hrs before departure), not applicable here.
- Several user reports and railway websites confirm consistent practice of ₹60 per person for RAC/waitlist tickets even if auto-canceled.
“RAC will deduct … ₹60 + GST per passenger”
“RAC tickets have same cancellation charge as waitlist ticket” - Court rulings reinforce that if a ticket is automatically canceled due to waitlist (WL) or RAC failing to confirm, full refunds should apply—docking only convenience/agent fees, not clerkage.
How to Handle RAC Refunds Practically
- Cancel within 30 minutes before departure to be eligible for a refund less ₹60 + GST.
- Check if RAC holds confirmed before chart preparation—if yes, cancellation follows standard ‘confirmed ticket’ rules.
- Canceling after the cut-off window results in no refund.
- If train is cancelled or delayed >3 hours, file TDR for full refund—no cancellation fee.
Let me know if you’d like help calculating the exact refund for a specific PNR or journey type, and I’ll break it down step-by-step!