IRCTC Tatkal Booking Time & Fare Calculator
Calculate exact IRCTC Tatkal opening dates, 10:00 AM (AC) & 11:00 AM (Non-AC) booking windows by train origin day offset, and exact total ticket fare with GST and IRCTC payment charges.
Tatkal Journey Details
Select your train, boarding station, and destination to fetch live official IRCTC fare breakdown and Tatkal timing.
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Sleeper (SL)
AC 3 Tier (3A)
AC 2 Tier (2A)
AC 3 Economy (3E)
AC Chair Car (CC)
Exec Chair Car (EC)
Second Sitting (2S)
AC First Class (1A)
Everything You Need to Know About IRCTC Tatkal Booking
1. The Golden Rule of Origin Departure Date (Day Offset)
Tatkal reservation opens at 10:00 AM IST for AC classes (3A, 2A, 3E, CC, EC) and 11:00 AM IST for Non-AC classes (SL, 2S) exactly 1 day prior to the train's departure from its ORIGINATING STATION.
Example: If a train leaves its origin on Monday and reaches your boarding station on Tuesday, Tatkal booking for your ticket opens on Sunday (1 day prior to origin departure), NOT Monday! Our calculator checks the full timetable schedule and calculates this offset automatically.
2. Official Railway Board Tatkal Surcharge Table
| Class | Surcharge % of Base Fare | Minimum Surcharge | Maximum Surcharge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Second Sitting (2S) | 10% | ₹10 | ₹15 |
| Sleeper (SL) | 10% | ₹100 | ₹200 |
| AC Chair Car (CC) | 30% | ₹125 | ₹225 |
| AC 3 Tier / 3 Economy (3A / 3E) | 30% | ₹300 | ₹400 |
| AC 2 Tier / Executive (2A / EC) | 30% | ₹400 | ₹500 |
| AC First Class (1A) | N/A | No Tatkal Quota | No Tatkal Quota |
3. Pro-Tips to Book Tatkal Tickets in Under 60 Seconds
- Pre-Save Master Passenger List: Add all passenger names, ages, and berth preferences in your IRCTC profile before 09:45 AM. At booking time, select them in 1 click instead of typing.
- Use IRCTC e-Wallet or Fast UPI: Avoid bank OTP delays by loading IRCTC e-Wallet or using instant UPI QR codes.
- Sync with Atomic Clock: IRCTC servers open Tatkal precisely at 10:00:00 AM (AC) and 11:00:00 AM (Non-AC). Login at 09:58 AM and refresh the train list at 10:00:01 AM.