How to create new IRCTC account & book train tickets online: Here is step-by-step guide

Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) is the most popular online portal to book train tickets in India. Booking train tickets online is not only convenient but also saves time and effort. The passengers can book tickets online through the IRCTC website or IRCTC app and complete the process with any online payment method of their choice.

Creating a new IRCTC account is the first step towards booking train tickets online.

Here is a step-by-step guide on how to create a new IRCTC account and book train tickets online.

1. Open the IRCTC website: To create a new IRCTC account, visit the IRCTC website at www.irctc.co.in.
2. Click on the 'Register' button: On the homepage, click on the 'Register' button located in the top-right corner of the page.
3. Fill personal details: Enter your personal details such as your name, date of birth, email id, mobile number, and create a password. Make sure that you enter all the details correctly.
4. Enter the captcha code displayed on the screen.
5. Click on 'Submit' button to proceed.
6. Verify your mobile number and email id: Once you submit the form, you will receive an OTP (One-Time Password) on your registered mobile number and email id.
7. Enter the OTP in the respective fields to verify your mobile number and email id.
8. Complete your profile: After verifying your mobile number and email id, you will be directed to the 'My Profile' page. Fill in all the required details such as your address, gender, and nationality.
9. Add passenger/s: To book a train ticket, you need to add a passenger to your account. Click on the 'Master List' tab and enter the details of the passenger such as their name, age, gender, and ID proof details.
10. Search trains for your Journey: Once you have added the passenger, you can start searching for trains. Enter the source station, destination station, date of travel, and class of travel.
11. Select the train and class: Select the train and class that you want to travel in and click on the 'Book Now' button.
12.Enter passenger details and make payment: Enter the passenger details such as their name, age, and ID proof details. Choose the payment method and make the payment.
13: Print or save your e-ticket: After making the payment, you will receive a confirmation message on your mobile number and email id. Print your e-ticket or save it on your device. You have to show the print or saved ticket while traveling.

Congrats, you are now all set to start your happy journey with Indian Railways.

Alternatively you can also book train ticket through other travel and online sites like GoIbibo, MakeMyTrip, PayTM etc.