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Class-Wise Fee Reference Table

IRCTC Train Ticket Cancellation Charges

Comprehensive breakdown of flat fees, time-bracket percentage penalties (25%, 50%, 100%), and 5% GST across all travel classes.

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Momento de Cancelación
Usando hora local actual:
Reembolso Neto Estimado> 48h Slab
₹1,061
Deducción Total: - ₹189•48h 30m to train
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Slab 1: > 48 Hours Before Departure

Minimum Flat Cancellation Charges by Travel Class

Applicable when a confirmed ticket is cancelled more than 48 hours prior to scheduled departure. Flat fee per passenger.

Travel ClassClass CodeFlat Cancellation ChargeGST (5% for AC)Total Deduction / Passenger
AC First Class (1A)1A₹240₹12 (5%)₹252
Executive Class (EC)EC₹240₹12 (5%)₹252
AC 2 Tier (2A)2A₹200₹10 (5%)₹210
First Class (FC)FC₹200Nil₹200
AC 3 Tier (3A)3A₹180₹9 (5%)₹189
AC 3 Economy (3E)3E₹180₹9 (5%)₹189
AC Chair Car (CC)CC₹180₹9 (5%)₹189
Sleeper Class (SL)SL₹120Nil₹120
Second Sitting (2S)2S₹60Nil₹60
Time Window Rules

Confirmed Ticket Cancellation Slabs Summary

How Indian Railways deducts percentage fees as departure approaches.

Window 1

More than 48 hours before departure

Flat Class Fee

Flat cancellation charge per passenger based on class + GST for AC.

Maximum refund possible (only minimum administrative fee deducted).
Window 2

12 to 48 hours before departure

25% of fare (or min class fee)

25% of ticket fare, subject to minimum flat cancellation charge per passenger + GST for AC.

75% refund if 25% exceeds minimum class cancellation fee.
Window 3

4 to 12 hours before departure (or up to Chart Preparation)

50% of fare (or min class fee)

50% of ticket fare, subject to minimum flat cancellation charge per passenger + GST for AC.

50% refund if cancelled before 4 hours of scheduled departure / chart prep.
Window 4

Less than 4 hours before departure (or Chart Prepared)

100% deduction (0% refund)

Zero refund (0%) on confirmed tickets. Online TDR must be filed for special cases.

No refund for confirmed ticket. TDR filing required for railway-induced delays (>3h).
Help & Reference

Frequently Asked Questions — Cancellation Fees & GST

Clarifications on class-based deductions and tax implications.

01.Why is GST added to IRCTC cancellation charges for AC classes?

As per Ministry of Finance and Railway Board guidelines, cancellation charges for Air-Conditioned (AC) classes (1A, 2A, 3A, 3E, CC, EC) are treated as a service supply and attract 5% Goods and Services Tax (GST). Non-AC classes (Sleeper, Second Sitting) are exempt from GST on cancellation.

02.What is the minimum cancellation charge for Sleeper Class (SL)?

The minimum flat cancellation charge for Sleeper Class is ₹120 per passenger when cancelled more than 48 hours prior to train departure. No GST is applicable.

03.What is the minimum cancellation charge for 3rd AC (3A)?

The flat cancellation fee for AC 3 Tier is ₹180 plus 5% GST (₹9), making the total minimum deduction ₹189 per passenger.

04.Can cancellation charges exceed the total ticket fare?

No. Cancellation deductions are always capped at the total base fare paid for the ticket. You will never be asked to pay an additional fee upon cancelling.