IRCTC Rail Connect App: 20% Return Journey Discount (Step by Step Guide)

IRCTC Rail Connect App now offers a 20% discount on the return journey base fare if you book a round trip. Here’s the complete step-by-step flow as you see inside the app.

अब IRCTC Rail Connect App पर Return Journey की Base Fare पर 20% छूट मिल रही है। अगर आप Onward और Return दोनों बुक करते हैं तो यह ऑफर लागू होगा। नीचे पूरा प्रोसेस दिया गया है।

Step 1: Open App & Book Onward Journey

From: Delhi Jn (DLI)   To: Varanasi Jn (BSB)
Date: 25 Oct 2025
Class: Sleeper / 3AC / 2AC
Quota: General / Student
  

➡️ Select train with CNF availability → Fill passenger details → Make payment → Onward Ticket Confirmed.

Step 1: ऐप खोलें और Onward Journey बुक करें

From: दिल्ली जं (DLI)   To: वाराणसी जं (BSB)
Date: 25 Oct 2025
Class: Sleeper / 3AC / 2AC
Quota: General / Student
  

➡️ CNF सीट वाली ट्रेन चुनें → यात्री डिटेल भरें → पेमेंट करें → Onward Ticket Confirm हो जाएगा।

Step 2: Booking Confirmation Page

[ Booking Successful ✅ ]
PNR: 1234567890
Train: 12237 Delhi – Varanasi Exp
Date: 25 Oct 2025 | Class: 3AC
  

➡️ New option appears: Book Return Journey (20% OFF).

Step 2: बुकिंग कन्फर्मेशन पेज

[ Booking Successful ✅ ]
PNR: 1234567890
Train: 12237 दिल्ली – वाराणसी एक्सप्रेस
Date: 25 Oct 2025 | Class: 3AC
  

➡️ नया बटन आएगा: Book Return Journey (20% OFF).

Step 3: My Bookings (Alternate Way)

PNR: 1234567890 (Delhi ➝ Varanasi)
Date: 25 Oct | Status: CNF
[ Book Return Journey (20% OFF) 🔖 ]
  

➡️ If you skipped earlier, you can still book return here.

Step 3: My Bookings (दूसरा तरीका)

PNR: 1234567890 (दिल्ली ➝ वाराणसी)
Date: 25 Oct | Status: CNF
[ Book Return Journey (20% OFF) 🔖 ]
  

➡️ अगर पहले मिस कर दिया, तो यहां से भी Return बुक कर सकते हैं।

Step 4: Return Journey Search (Auto-filled)

From: Varanasi Jn (BSB)   To: Delhi Jn (DLI)
Date Window: 26 Oct – 05 Nov 2025
  

⚠️ Origin/Destination fixed. Discount valid only in this date window.

Step 4: Return Journey Search (Auto-filled)

From: वाराणसी जं (BSB)   To: दिल्ली जं (DLI)
Date Window: 26 Oct – 05 Nov 2025
  

⚠️ स्टेशन बदले नहीं जा सकते। छूट केवल इस तारीख रेंज में मिलेगी।

Step 5: Select Train & Discount View

Train: 12238 Varanasi – Delhi Exp
Date: 01 Nov 2025
Availability: CNF

Base Fare: ₹1200
20% Discount: -₹240
Other Charges: ₹90
Total: ₹1050
  

➡️ Only base fare gets discount.

Step 5: ट्रेन चुनें और डिस्काउंट देखें

Train: 12238 वाराणसी – दिल्ली एक्सप्रेस
Date: 01 Nov 2025
Availability: CNF

Base Fare: ₹1200
20% Discount: -₹240
Other Charges: ₹90
Total: ₹1050
  

➡️ छूट सिर्फ Base Fare पर ही लगेगी।

Step 6: Confirm & Pay

Passenger Details: Autofilled ✅
Base Fare: ₹1200
Discount: -₹240
Other Charges: ₹90
Total: ₹1050
  

➡️ Tap Confirm & Pay → Return Ticket booked with discount.

Step 6: Confirm & Pay

Passenger Details: Autofilled ✅
Base Fare: ₹1200
Discount: -₹240
Other Charges: ₹90
Total: ₹1050
  

➡️ Confirm & Pay पर टैप करें → Return Ticket डिस्काउंट के साथ बुक हो जाएगा।

📌 Final Outcome

• Onward Journey: Normal Fare
• Return Journey: 20% discount on base fare
• Both PNRs linked in My Bookings

📌 Final Outcome

• Onward Journey: Normal Fare
• Return Journey: Base Fare पर 20% छूट
• दोनों PNR My Bookings में लिंक होकर दिखेंगे

❓ FAQs on IRCTC 20% Return Journey Discount

Q. Is discount available on Tatkal tickets?
👉 No, discount is only on General quota confirmed tickets.

Q. Can I change destination in return journey?
👉 No, stations are fixed for return offer.

Q. Discount applies on full fare?
👉 Only on base fare, not on reservation or other charges.

❓ IRCTC Return Journey Discount पर FAQs

प्रश्न: क्या Tatkal टिकट पर छूट मिलेगी?
👉 नहीं, छूट सिर्फ General quota confirmed टिकट पर है।

प्रश्न: क्या Return में स्टेशन बदल सकते हैं?
👉 नहीं, स्टेशन Fixed रहेंगे।

प्रश्न: पूरी टिकट पर छूट है?
👉 नहीं, सिर्फ Base Fare पर 20% छूट मिलेगी।