Hi Amiyo,
There’s so much of advantage to having an E-card. If you are a regular
train traveler with general ticket, then it is very useful in getting
the ticket via UTS app and it helps you avoid standing on the line for
several minutes. Also while reserving tickets, several counter
officers are ignorant about the quota ticket and if you do it online
via IRCTC web page or App, you can get the actual availability of
Quota ticket and get it booked yourself without filling out the
concession form and needing the help of a sighted person.
Vetri.
*From:*[email protected] <[email protected]>
*On Behalf Of *Amiyo Biswas
*Sent:* Thursday, September 25, 2025 8:17 AM
*To:* [email protected]
*Subject:* Re: [AI] About Activation of Railway Concession Card
Hello Sandesh and others,
A friend tested my railway e card and he reported success with the 11
character id. I myself never purchased a railway ticket online. I
always went to the nearest counter.
Anyway, thankks to everybody for the help.
With best regards,
Amiyo Biswas
Cell: 6290527506
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*From:*Sandesh <mailto:[email protected]>
*To:*[email protected]
*Sent:*Wednesday, September 24, 2025 3:31 PM
*Subject:*Re: [AI] About Activation of Railway Concession Card
To Shree Amiyo:
No need to do any activation.
Coming to next point.
there is no such protocol of 12 alphanumeric code here.
Even my card does have 10 characters, first 5 letters (Rail
Division consisting 2 letters and station code consisting 3
letters), (and let me make this clear that Railway stations
has 2, 3, 4 letters station codes like BSL for Bhusawal, NK
for Nashik, CSMT for Chatrapati Shivaji Maharaj terminus
Mumbai etc) and then 5 numbers.
I haven't booked any ticket yet but I tested the card with
this 10-letter alphanumeric combination with success. I saw
the reduced fare and quit the booking process.
In short, there is no unified combination here like Aadhar for
12 digits or PAN consisting 10 character combination of which,
first 5 are letters then 4 numbers and again 1 letter as 10th
character.
Regards
Vande Mataram
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*From:*Vikas Satya <mailto:[email protected]>
*To:*[email protected]
*Sent:*Wednesday, September 24, 2025 2:29 PM
*Subject:*Re: [AI] About Activation of Railway Concession Card
Hello all,
It appears that the discussion regarding the railway
concession card has brought to light a variety of experiences,
and I appreciate everyone sharing their perspectives. My
intention in contributing to this thread was to offer clarity
based on the generally accepted format of the railway
Divyangjan ID.
While personal experiences are valuable, it's crucial to
ensure that the information being shared is broadly accurate
to avoid potential misunderstandings or issues for others
trying to use their cards. This is why I previously emphasized
that the railway identity card for persons with disabilities
typically consists of a 12-digit alphanumeric number.
I understand that there might be variations or specific cases
where a different number of digits has been successfully used,
as some of you have pointed out. However, based on the
standard protocol and widely available information, the most
common and generally expected format is indeed 12 digits. This
can often be verified through a quick online search or by
consulting official IRCTC resources.
My aim is simply to guide users towards information that is
most likely to be universally applicable and accurate,
ensuring they can avoid transaction errors or other difficulties.
Best regards,
Vikas
On Wed, 24 Sept, 2025, 1:57 pm faiyaz attar,
<[email protected]> wrote:
Hi all,
I want to share my experience in this regard. I also have
a concession card but this includes 10 characters. First 2
letters for Railway zone, 3 letters for station code, and
then 5 Digits. That seems, in my case, it includes only 10
characters.
On Wed, Sep 24, 2025 at 11:26 AM Vikas Satya
<[email protected]> wrote:
Hello,
I appreciate the further insights regarding the
railway concession card and the different experiences
shared.
To clarify my previous point and provide additional
information, the railway Divyangjan ID is indeed a
12-digit alphanumeric number. This number is typically
structured in three distinct sections: the first two
letters indicate the railway zone (for example, "NR"
for Northern Railway), the subsequent four letters
specify the issuing station or division, and the final
six digits constitute a unique, randomly generated
card number.
From my understanding and experience, the system
generally requires a complete 12-digit ID for
validation. If someone has successfully booked tickets
using an 11-digit ID, it might be an isolated
instance, as the standard protocol necessitates the
full 12 digits.
For anyone who wishes to independently verify this
information, I would recommend checking the IRCTC
website or performing a general search for "number of
digits on railway identity card for disabled persons."
This should confirm the 12-digit format.
In cases where an ID appears to be 11 digits, it is
often necessary to prepend a "0" as the seventh
character, immediately after the initial six
alphanumeric characters, to complete the required
12-digit sequence.
I hope this further clarification is helpful.
Best regards,
Vikas
On Wed, 24 Sept, 2025, 10:29 am Naman Parakh,
<[email protected]> wrote:
Hello Amiyo,
Regarding the activation of the railway concession
card, I believe there's no need for an activation
process at a station or DRM office. I recently
booked a ticket through the IRCTC website myself
and was able to do so successfully using an
11-digit card number. This number consisted of the
first four digits representing the railway
division and station code, followed by five
additional digits. I simply entered this 11-digit
number, and the booking went through without any
issues.
One thing I've noticed, which might be causing the
transaction error you're experiencing, is that the
card number I have is in lowercase. However, when
you're booking a ticket online, you need to enter
this number in uppercase. I would suggest you try
entering your card number in uppercase to see if
that resolves the problem.
I hope this information is helpful!
Best regards,
Naman
On Tue, Sep 23, 2025 at 11:29 PM Vikas Satya
<[email protected]> wrote:
Hi Amiyo,
I understand you're experiencing issues with
your railway concession card.
From my experience, I didn't need to visit a
railway station to activate my e-card; it
simply arrived ready for use.
Regarding the card number, it appears you're
receiving an 11-digit number when it should be
12 digits. For example, if you are in New
Delhi, the first six digits would be "NRNDLS"
followed by a six-digit number. Since you're
only getting five digits for the latter part,
you would need to add a "0" before those five
numbers to complete the 12-digit sequence.
I hope this helps!
Best regards,
Mastermind vikas
On Tue, 23 Sept, 2025, 9:01 pm Amiyo Biswas,
<[email protected]> wrote:
Hello,
I heard that I have to activate the
railway concession card from the nearest
station / drm office. I tested my card and
it yields transaction error. I did not get
any notification regarding activation.
Do I have to get it activated?
With best regards,
Amiyo Biswas
Cell: 6290527506
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