Railway Pass 2026: दिव्यांग रेलवे रियायत कार्ड (Divyang Railway Concession Card) कैसे बनवाएं & IRCTC Online Ticket Booking Guide
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Indian Railways offers up to 75% fare concession on train tickets for Persons with Disabilities (Divyangjan) along with one accompanying attendant (Escort). However, to book discounted tickets online on the IRCTC website or Rail Connect App without visiting a railway reservation counter, you must have an Indian Railways Divyangjan Photo ID Card (Unique E-Ticketing Card).
The best news is that Indian Railways has launched a dedicated online portal (divyangjanid.indianrail.gov.in) where you can apply for and download your digitally signed Railway Concession Card from home!
1. What is the Indian Railways Divyangjan Photo ID (Concession Card)?
Even if you already have a UDID Card or Hospital Disability Certificate, IRCTC requires a Railway-issued 6-digit / alphanumeric Photo ID Card to book concessional e-tickets online. This card links your railway concession certificate with the CRIS/IRCTC database and allows you to book reserved tickets in Divyangjan Quota (HP Quota) as well as General Quota at discounted fares.
2. How Much Discount Do You Get on Train Tickets? (2026 Class-Wise Table)
| Train Class | Orthopedic / Visually / Intellectually Disabled (With Escort) | Hearing & Speech Impaired (Travelling Alone / With Escort) |
|---|---|---|
| Sleeper (SL) & Second Sitting (2S) | 75% Discount (Both Passenger + 1 Escort) | 50% Discount |
| AC 3-Tier (3A) & AC Chair Car (CC) | 75% Discount (Both Passenger + 1 Escort) | 50% Discount |
| AC 2-Tier (2A) & First AC (1A) | 50% Discount (Both Passenger + 1 Escort) | 50% Discount |
| Rajdhani / Shatabdi (3AC & CC) | 50% Discount | — |
| Monthly Season Ticket (MST - Local Trains) | 50% Discount | 50% Discount |
3. Who is Eligible for Railway Divyang Concession?
According to Indian Railways Commercial Circular rules, the following 4 categories are eligible for railway fare concession:
- Orthopedically Handicapped / Paraplegic Persons who cannot travel without the assistance of an escort (certified on the Railway Concession Form by a Government Doctor).
- Completely Blind Persons (100% Visual Impairment) travelling alone or with an escort.
- Mentally Retarded / Intellectually Disabled Persons who cannot travel without an escort.
- Totally Deaf & Dumb Persons (both speech and hearing impairment together in the same person).
4. Documents Required for Railway Divyangjan ID Card
- Railway Concession Certificate Form (signed and stamped by a Government Hospital Doctor with Registration Number).
- UDID Card & Disability Certificate.
- Aadhaar Card & Proof of Date of Birth (PAN Card / Birth Certificate / 10th Marksheet).
- Passport-size Photograph.
5. रेलवे दिव्यांग पास ऑनलाइन कैसे बनवाएं? (divyangjanid.indianrail.gov.in)
- Step 1 — Open Official Indian Railways Portal: Visit divyangjanid.indianrail.gov.in.
- Step 2 — Click “New User Registration”: Select your State, nearest Railway Division / Station (DRM Office), enter your Name, Mobile Number, and Email, and register.
- Step 3 — Fill Concession Card Application: Log in and click Apply for Divyangjan Concession Card. Enter the Doctor’s Name, Government Hospital Name, Doctor’s Registration Number, and Certificate Issue Date as written on your Railway Concession Form.
- Step 4 — Upload Scanned Documents (PDF/JPG): Upload your Railway Concession Certificate, UDID Card, Photo, Aadhaar Card, and DOB Proof.
- Step 5 — DRM Verification & Card Download: Once the Commercial Inspector / DRM Office verifies your hospital certificate, you will receive an SMS alert. Log back into the portal and click Download E-Concession Card!
6. How to Book Discounted Train Tickets Online on IRCTC?
- Open the IRCTC Rail Connect App or irctc.co.in.
- Tick the checkbox “Person with Disability Concession” on the search screen.
- Choose either Divyangjan Quota (HP) (which reserves 4 berths in Sleeper and 4 berths in 3AC — lower berth for PwD and middle berth for Escort) or General Quota.
- On the Passenger Details page, select Concession Type: Handicapped, enter your Railway Photo ID Card Number and Date of Birth, and add your Escort’s details if travelling with an attendant. The 75% discount will be applied automatically before payment!
7. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q1. क्या सिर्फ UDID Card से IRCTC पर ऑनलाइन रियायती टिकट बुक हो सकता है?
उत्तर: नहीं, IRCTC पर ऑनलाइन टिकट बुक करने के लिए रेलवे द्वारा जारी Divyangjan Photo ID Card होना अनिवार्य है, जिसे आप divyangjanid.indianrail.gov.in से ऑनलाइन बनवा सकते हैं।
Q2. रेलवे दिव्यांग कार्ड कितने साल तक वैध (Valid) रहता है?
उत्तर: अस्थायी दिव्यांगता (Temporary Disability) में यह 5 वर्ष के लिए और स्थायी दिव्यांगता (Permanent Disability) में 25 वर्ष की आयु के बाद आजीवन (Lifetime / 5–10 वर्ष रिन्यूअल नियम अनुसार) वैध रहता है।
