Ever wondered about the different quotas in Indian Railways that the common man can use? Let’s break them down for you:
Senior Citizen Quota (SS)
Eligibility:
- Men aged 60 and above
- Women aged 58 and aboveRequired Documents:
- Proof of Date of Birth or Senior Citizen Certificate
High Official or Headquarters Quota (HQ)
Eligibility:
- Railway officials, bureaucrats, high-ranking officials, and other VIPsRequired Documents:
- Proof of relevant position
Foreign Tourist Quota (FT)
Eligibility:
- Foreign touristsRequired Documents:
- Passport
- Visa
- Identification card from their country
Defense Quota (DF)
Eligibility:
- Current or retired personnel from the Army, Navy, Air Force, CRPF, or other defense servicesRequired Documents:
- Defense ID card and number
- Warrant or Form D
Parliament House Quota (PH)
Eligibility:
- Members of Parliament
- Ministers of Central or State Governments
- Judges of the Supreme Court and High Courts
- MLAsRequired Documents:
- Government-issued ID related to their position
Ladies Quota (LD)
Eligibility:
- Women aged 45 and above
- Pregnant women (no age limit)Note: No age limit applies if there are 6 or more seats under the Ladies Quota in the train.
Handicap Quota (HP)
Eligibility:
- Physically disabled passengers with 40% or more disabilityRequired Documents:
- Disability certificate issued by the RailwaysAdditional Benefit: Up to 75% discount on tickets
Duty Pass Quota (DP)
Eligibility:
- Railway employees traveling for official workRequired Documents:
- Copy of the pass
- Proof of being on duty
Roadside or Remote Location Quota (RS)
Eligibility:
- Stations not connected to the computerized network, located between major stations
Rail Employee or Privilege Quota (RE)
Eligibility:
- Railway employees and their family members for non-official travelRequired Documents:
- Copy of Railway Pass or Privilege Pass
Youth Quota (YU)
Eligibility:
- Unemployed individuals aged between 15 and 45Required Documents:
- Birth Certificate
- Certificate issued under NREGA or by the Government Employment Office
Important Note:
Tickets under these quotas can be booked both online and offline. Some categories also offer concessions on railway tickets.
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