What proof is required for senior citizen in IRCTC?

Senior citizens aren’t required age proof at the time of booking the train tickets. However, they are required to carry identity proof during their travel which certifies them as senior citizens such as voter ID card, passport, driving licence, etc.

How do you prove you are a senior citizen?

Proof of age

1. Proof of age.
2. Valid documents: Passport, PAN Card, School Leaving Certificate, etc.
3. Proof of residence.
4. Valid documents: Ration Card, Passport, Election Card, Electricity/Phone Bill in their name of the person applying.
5. Medical Information.
6. Blood Report and Reports about medication and allergies.

Is concession available to senior citizens in train?

In the case of senior citizens, while women are eligible for 50 per cent concession, men can avail 40 per cent in all classes. The minimum age limit for a woman is 58 and a man is 60.

Can we travel without ID proof in train?

From December1, you require an original identity proof to travel in any reserved services of the Indian Railways. Those without identity proof will be treated as travelling without ticket and attract a penalty equivalent to the ticket fare.

Is senior citizen concession available in Indian Railways?

Indian Railways offers concessions to 53 categories including those for senior citizens, students, sportspersons, medical professionals etc.

Is senior citizen concession available in trains?

The Indian Railways is normalising its operations to pre-Covid levels. The concessions offered by the railways state that women of 58 and above are eligible for a 50 per cent rebate, while for men, the age criteria are 60 years and the rebate limit is 40 per cent in all classes.

What is SS quota in railway?

* Lower berth quota(SS quota) is allotted only to the single lady passenger of age 45 and above travelling alone or senior citizen passenger travelling alone. So, more than 1 ticket cannot be booked AT A TIME in LOWER BERTH QUOTA, even if all the passengers are severally and jointly eligible for the same.

What is the proof of age required for a senior citizen concession?

Passengers availing Senior Citizen concession have to carry a proof of age while travelling. No proof of age is required at the time of purchasing tickets. However, they are required to carry some documentary proof as prescribed showing their age or date of birth and have to produce it if demanded by on-board ticket checking staff.

Is proof of age required when booking tickets for senior citizens?

Provision for separate counters at PRS centers for Senior Citizens. As per the current system of booking, no proof of age is required at the time of purchasing tickets. However, during journey the senior citizen is required to carry prescribed documentary proof issued by any Government agency showing their age or date of birth.

Do I need proof of age to book a train ticket?

As per the current system of booking, no proof of age is required at the time of purchasing tickets. However, during journey the senior citizen is required to carry prescribed documentary proof issued by any Government agency showing their age or date of birth.

Is there any proof of age required for senior citizen?

However, during journey the senior citizen is required to carry prescribed documentary proof issued by any Government agency showing their age or date of birth. In case the senior citizen is not able to produce the requisite proof of age during the journey, he/she is charged the difference of fare (between full fare and concessional fare).