IRCTC Refund Status Rules & Guidelines
IRCTC refund status rules and cancellation policy by class and time before departure. Know your refund on Rail 24.
Yes. You can cancel an RAC ticket up to 30 minutes before departure for a refund, with only a ₹60 clerkage charge deducted.
IRCTC's cancellation and refund rules are notoriously complex. Our IRCTC refund status rules guide helps you navigate these regulations easily. Track your refund status, understand clerkage fees, and find out how much money is deducted for waitlisted, RAC, and confirmed tickets.
Key IRCTC Refund Policy Highlights
- RAC & Waitlisted Tickets: If you cancel a waitlisted or RAC ticket up to 30 minutes before the scheduled departure of the train, a flat clerkage charge of ₹60 per passenger is deducted. The remaining fare is refunded.
- Chart Preparation: No refund is granted online for confirmed tickets cancelled less than 4 hours before scheduled departure. A TDR must be filed for specific cases like train delay or coach damage.
- Online Refund Status: Refunds for tickets cancelled online are usually credited back to the original payment source within 3 to 5 working days.