Railway Reservation Form

Railway Reservation Form

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Clarification on Corrigendum to Commercial Circular No. 11 of 2018- dt.19.04.2018 – Updation of Reservation / Cancellation Requisition form

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS
(RAILWAY BOARD)

No. 2011/ TG-I /20 /P /R.Form

New Delhi, Dated: 30.05.2025

1.The Principal Chief Commercial
Managers, All Zonal Railways.

2. General Manager / PRS,
CRIS, Chanakyapuri, New Delhi.

Sub: Clarification on Corrigendum to Commercial Circular No. 11 of 2025- dt.19.04.2025 – Updation of Reservation / Cancellation Requisition form.

Instructions were issued to Zonal Railways vide this office letter of even number dated 19.04.2025 (Corrigendum to Commercial Circular No. 11. of 2025) forwarding therewith a copy of updated Reservation / Cancellation Requisition form after incorporating the columns for exercising options for choosing ‘Vikalp’ scheme and for indicating ‘Aadhaar’ number.

2. It is clarified that indicating Aadhar number in the requisition form is optional Accordingly modifications have been made in the reservation / cancellation requisition form, a copy of which is enclosed. Necessary action may be taken accordingly under intimation to all concerned,

DA: As above.

Sd/-
(Shelly Srivastava)
Director Passenger Marketing
Railway Board

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Source: indianrailways

Here’s the latest information (mid‑2025) on the official Indian Railways Reservation/Cancellation Requisition Form, commonly used at PRS counters across India:

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1. What Is the Reservation/Cancellation Form?

• A standardised paper form used at railway reservation counters for both booking and cancelling train tickets (including Tatkal, General, Sleeper, AC, etc.).
• The same form is used for both reservation and cancellation of PRS-counter tickets.

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2. Updated Form Format (Since May 2025)

• *Commercial Circular No. 11/2025 (Corrigendum issued 30 May 2025) introduced updates to incorporate: – TThe VIKALP scheme option (alternate train choice if waitlisted) – OOption to fill Aadhaar number (optional, not mandatory)
• TThis means the current version of the form includes tick boxes for: – WWhether the passenger opts into the VIKALP scheme – AAadhaar number field (now optional) – GGender selection: Male / Female / Transgender (T)

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3. Sections of the Form

TyTypical fields include:1. TrTrain No. & Name, Date of Journey, Class, Number of Seats/Berths. **Boarding Station, Reservation Up To, Routing. UpUp to six passenger entries, with columns for: – NaName, Age, Gender (M/F/T), Concession – BeBerth preference (lower/upper) – VeVeg/Non-Veg meal choice (if Rajdhani/Shatabdi) – OpOption to tick VIKALP scheme and Aadhaar number entry
(India Customer Care, specialtrains.co.in)4. OnOnward/Return journey details (if any). ApApplicant’s personal info: name, address, contact number. SiSignature of applicant, and office use fields like PNR, amount collected, clerk initials

4. How to Get the Form

• AvAvailable free of cost at all reservation counters nationwide. PDPDF versions are also downloadable (English and Hindi) from trusted sources like IRCTC Portal or railtravels.in.

5. Using the Form in Practice

• FillFill it legibly in capital letters.axiMaximum 6 passengers per form (plus up to 2 children below 5 years, ticket-free). (Amit Bhawani)f bIf booking for a doctor, tick the “Dr.” box (useful during emergencies).*VIVIKALP scheme option allows you to accept alternate trains (if waitlisted).*AaAadhaar number entry is optional but you may provide it for back-up verification. (Amit Bhawani, Zee Biz)SubmSubmit to the reservation clerk, who will fill the office section and issue tickets if available.

6. Why It Matters

• WhilWhile the e‑ticket system is prevalent, offline users (tourists, non‑IRCTC users, PRS agents) rely on the physical requisition form.he The updates (VIKALP, Aadhaar) reflect ongoing digitisation and passenger-centric reforms by the Railway Board.

Example Use Cases

• Tatkal booking at a counter: Use the same form—tick Y/N for VIKALP, provide Aadhaar if you want, fill passenger details, and submit.
• Cancellation of PRS ticket booked offline: Enter PNR in return journey section or tick cancellation box and submit for refund.
• Group booking (up to six passengers): Fill multiple forms if needed; ensure all passenger details and preferences are accurate.

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• A sample filled form template in PDF?
• Guidance on using the VIKALP option or Aadhaar field?
• Tips on group reservation or cancellation counters?

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