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Indian Railways (IRCTC)
Reservation Protocol

Official advance reservation opening dates and regional booking guidelines for the India network.

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4 Quotas Active

General Quota Window

60 Days

Opening Time: 08:00 AM IST

Tatkal AC Window

1 Days

Opening Time: 10:00 AM IST

System Guidelines

IRCTC advance reservation opens 120 days ahead for most general quotas. Tatkal is released one day before travel with separate timings for AC and Non-AC classes.

Protocol Optimization

Use the main calculator for Indian quota dates. Select General Quota or Tatkal to see the exact opening date.

Current Booking Status

Today you can book tickets for journey date till Tuesday, July 14, 2026