Speed Up Your Bookings with the Master List
During peak booking hours, typing out names, ages, ID numbers, and berth preferences can take up to 60 seconds per passenger. By the time you hit "Continue," the available inventory has often vanished. The IRCTC Master List solves this by allowing you to save passenger details permanently.
What is the Master List?
The Master List is a feature within your IRCTC profile that stores demographic and identification data for frequent travelers. When booking a ticket, you can select these saved profiles with a single click, instantly populating the entire passenger form.
How to Add Passengers to the Master List
- Log In: Access your account on the IRCTC web portal or the Rail Connect app.
- Navigate to My Account: Go to My Account > My Profile > Add / Modify Master List.
- Enter Details: Input the passenger's full name, date of birth, gender, berth preference, and food preference (for premium trains).
- Provide ID Proof: Select an ID type (Aadhaar, PAN, Voter ID) and enter the document number.
- Submit: Click 'Submit'. The status will show as 'Pending' until IRCTC verifies the ID against government databases, which usually takes just a few minutes. Once verified, the status changes to 'Verified'.
Executing a Booking with the Master List
When your desired booking window opens, proceed to the Passenger Details page as usual. Instead of typing in the fields, click on the "Select Passenger From Master List" button (or the contact book icon on the app). Check the boxes next to the passengers traveling, and their data will instantly populate the form.