Xtreme
Website login, automatic UPI and QR payment, and two PNRs in one run — solid on a budget.
₹1,699 /mo
Gadar Tatkal Software
One licence, two routes — fill the form from the IRCTC website or from the app.
₹1,599 /mo₹1,699
UPI paymentLicense on your account and WhatsAppSetup help included
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About
What this software actually does
Gadar is Windows software for booking IRCTC Tatkal tickets. You save the passenger list, the journey details and the payment preference once. When the Tatkal window opens the software fills the booking form instead of you typing it under a clock, and you stay in control of the payment.
Gadar works with both IRCTC login routes on one license: the website session and the app token flow. That matters on a morning when one of the two is slow — you switch instead of losing the window.
The captcha field is filled from the image IRCTC serves and the OTP step is handled for the major banks — but the OTP still lands on your own phone and you still authorise the payment.
Who it suits
Agents and regular bookers who want both IRCTC login routes on one license, so a slow website morning does not end the attempt.
- LoginBoth login
- Price₹1,599 /mo
- License30 days, renewable
Features
What you get
- Runs on a normal Windows PC or on a VPS
- Updated when IRCTC changes its booking flow
- Saved passenger and journey master list
- Captcha filled in automatically from the IRCTC image
- OTP step handled for the major banks
- Auto payment by UPI or QR
- Guided setup, from install to your first run
Booking run
What a Tatkal run actually looks like
Four stages. Only the middle one is fast, and that is the part the software takes over.
01
The night before
Put the passengers, the train, the class and the boarding point into the saved list. Check that the IRCTC user ID you plan to use is Aadhaar-authenticated and that its details match. Nothing on this list should be left for the morning.
02
Ten minutes before
Open Gadar, load the saved list and sign in with your Both login. Keep the UPI or bank app open on the phone that receives the OTP. Do not refresh IRCTC over and over — that is what gets an account throttled.
03
The window opens
10:00 am for AC classes, 11:00 am for sleeper and other non-AC. The software submits the form it has already filled, works through the captcha, and moves to payment. Your job is to approve the payment the moment your phone asks.
04
After the run
If a seat was free at that instant you get a PNR. If the quota had already gone, no software would have changed that — you try again the next day, or look at another train or a different class.
Straight answer
What Gadar does not do
Worth reading before you pay. Most listings in this market leave this part out.
- It does not create, hold or reserve seats. If the Tatkal quota for your train is finished, the attempt fails exactly the way a manual attempt would.
- It does not bypass IRCTC authentication. Tatkal and Premium Tatkal need an Aadhaar-authenticated IRCTC account, and the OTP goes to the Aadhaar-linked mobile number. That step stays yours.
- It does not promise a confirmed ticket, and no seller of this kind of software honestly can. What changes is how much of the form is already done when the clock hits the window.
- It does not remove the agent restriction. IRCTC holds authorised agent IDs back for the first 30 minutes of each Tatkal window — 10:00 to 10:30 and 11:00 to 11:30.
- It does not run while your machine is off. The PC or VPS has to be awake, signed in and connected when the window opens.
Requirements
What you need to run it
- Operating systemWindows 7, 8, 10 or 11 (64-bit)
- RAM4 GB minimum, 8 GB more comfortable
- InternetA stable broadband or wired connection
- IRCTC accountAadhaar-authenticated, profile details matching
- PaymentA UPI app on the phone that receives your OTP
- OptionalA Windows VPS, if your machine or connection is unreliable
- Login modeBoth login
You do not need a VPS to run this. It helps when your own machine is old, your connection drops at the wrong moment, or you want the software awake and signed in without leaving your laptop on all morning. If none of that describes you, skip it.
Setup
Setup help is part of the price
- Send your order number on WhatsApp and we install it with you, on the machine you actually plan to book from.
- We check the boring things once: Windows version, system date and time, antivirus exclusions, and whether your IRCTC ID signs in cleanly.
- We do a dry run with you outside the Tatkal window, so the first real attempt is not the first time you have opened the software.
- On a VPS we set it up there instead, and your own laptop stays free.
Support 9 am to 9 pm IST, every day
Delivery
From order to license
01
Place the order
Give a name and a 10-digit WhatsApp number. An order number is created straight away.
02
Pay by UPI, send the UTR
Pay from any UPI app, then submit the UTR or reference number against that order.
03
We verify it
When the payment matches, the order is marked paid. At peak times a person checks it, so it can take a little longer.
04
License is issued
The key and the download link go to your account page and to your WhatsApp number.
After payment
License, validity and renewal
- License period30 days from the day the key is issued
- DeliveryYour account page and your WhatsApp number, once payment is verified
- MachinesOne active machine at a time; ask for a reset if you change PC
- RenewalStarted from your account before expiry — the same key is extended
- IRCTC changesUpdates inside the license period are included
- SupportSetup and troubleshooting on WhatsApp during our stated hours
A license key is a digital product: once it has been issued it cannot be returned. That is exactly why we would rather answer your questions before you pay. Tell us your Windows version, how your internet behaves and how often you book, and we will say plainly whether this plan suits you or another one does.
FAQ
Questions about Gadar
What does Gadar actually do?
Gadar keeps your passenger list, journey details and payment preference saved, then fills the IRCTC Tatkal booking form for you the moment the window opens. It signs in with your own IRCTC account. Whether a ticket confirms still depends on the quota left at that moment.
Will it guarantee a confirmed Tatkal ticket?
No — and be careful with any seller who says it will. Tatkal seats are limited and released at a fixed time. Gadar removes typing time from the process; it does not add seats or move you up IRCTC's queue.
Do I need Aadhaar authentication?
Yes. Since July 2025 IRCTC allows Tatkal and Premium Tatkal booking only from Aadhaar-authenticated accounts, and the OTP goes to the Aadhaar-linked mobile number. You can check the status inside your IRCTC account. That is IRCTC's rule, not ours, and no software gets around it.
Does it bypass the captcha or the OTP?
No. It reads the captcha image IRCTC serves and types the answer into the same field you would type into. The OTP still arrives on your own phone and you still approve the payment yourself.
What time does Tatkal open?
One day before the date of travel: 10:00 am for AC classes and 11:00 am for sleeper and other non-AC classes. IRCTC also holds authorised agent IDs back for the first 30 minutes of each window.
How long is the license valid?
30 days from the day the key is issued. You can renew from your account page before it expires, and the same key is extended.
How soon do I get the license after paying?
Once the payment is verified. Most orders go through quickly; at busy times a person checks the UTR by hand, so allow a little time. The key reaches both your account page and your WhatsApp number.
Do I need a VPS to run Gadar?
Usually not. A normal Windows PC on a stable connection is enough. A VPS is worth buying if your machine is slow, your connection drops, or you want the software awake and signed in without leaving your own laptop on.
Which IRCTC login does Gadar use?
Gadar supports both routes on one license — the IRCTC website login and the app token flow. If one is slow on a given morning you can switch to the other without setting the software up again.
Does it work on Windows 7?
Yes, on 64-bit Windows 7, 8, 10 and 11. Older 32-bit machines are not supported. If you are unsure what you have, send us your system details before ordering.
My internet is slow — will it still help?
The form still fills, but everything after that depends on your connection reaching IRCTC. If your line is unstable at 10:00 am, a Windows VPS on a data-centre connection does more for you than a faster home plan.
How does renewal work at the end of the month?
Open your account page before the expiry date and start a renewal on the order. The same key is extended, so there is nothing to install again.
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