• Retiring Rooms/Dormitory accommodation can be booked for the available reservation period as permitted by the system.
• The minimum reservation period is 3 hours the maximum reservation period is 48 hours, subject to the applicable booking rules.
The period from 09:00 hrs to 21:00 hrs is called the Non-Principal Block.
• Booking during this period can be made on an hourly basis.
• The minimum booking period is 3 hours and beyond, subject to availability
The period from 21:00 hrs to 09:00 hrs is called the Principal Block
• The Principal Block generally cannot be booked partially.
• Hourly booking is generally not permitted during the Principal Block.
If the requested Check-in is before 21:00 hrs and the requested Check-out is after 21:00 hrs but before 09:00 hrs, the booking will be allowed up to 09:00 hrs.
If the requested Check-in is between21:00 hrs and 09:00 hrs the requested Check-out is at or after 09:00 hrs, the booking will be allowed from 21:00 hrs to 09:00 hrs, or beyond 09:00 hrs as applicable.
If the requested Check-in is between 21:00 hrs and 09:00 hrs and the requested Check-out is before 09:00 hrs, the booking will be allowed from 21:00 hrs to 09:00 hrs.
If the requested Check-in is before 21:00 hrs and the requested Check-out is after 09:00 hrs , the booking will be allowed for the requested period, subject to availability and applicable booking rules.
The tariff for a Retiring Room is calculated based on the 24-hour tariff applicable to that room.
For bookings of shorter duration, the applicable tariff is calculated according to the number of hours booked.
The following table gives an example of the tariff calculation:-
| Tariff Table | ||
|---|---|---|
| S.No. | Booking Period | Applicable Charge* |
| 1 | Upto 3 hours | 25% |
| 2 | 4-6 hours | 40% |
| 3 | 7-9 hours | 50% |
| 4 | 10-12 hours | 60% |
| 5 | 13-15 hours | 70% |
| 6 | 16-18 hours | 80% |
| 7 | 19-21 hours | 90% |
| 8 | 22-24 hours | 100% |
| 9 | More than 24 hours | As per the applicable tariff |
| 10 | 48 hours | 200% |
GST is not applicable on Railway Retiring Room Booking.
(a) Retiring Room booking is permitted only against a valid and Confirmed/RAC PNR.
(b) A room/bed can be booked for a minimum of 12 hours and a maximum of 48 hours, subject to the applicable booking rules.
(c) A maximum of one booking at the source station and one booking at the destination station can be made against one PNR
(d) Advance booking is permitted as per the Advance Reservation Period (ARP) applicable to PRS tickets.
(e) Booking is subject to availability at the selected station
(f) Retiring Room booking facilities are available only at selected stations.
(g) The passenger must be at least 12 years of age to check in to a Retiring Room.
(h) If the passenger does not check in, the full cost of the stay will be charged.
(i) If the tariff is increased after booking, the customer will be required to pay the applicable difference in tariff.
(j) Customers are solely responsible for the safety of their valuables and personal belongings.
(k) The person who makes the booking will be responsible for any damage caused to the Retiring Room or Railway property during the period of use.
| No. of Passengers | Accommodation |
|---|---|
| 1 passenger | One single-bed room OR one double-bed room OR one dormitory bed |
| 2 passenger | One double-bed room OR two dormitory beds |
| 3 passenger | One double-bed room + one single-bed room OR three dormitory beds |
| 4 passenger | Two double-bed rooms OR four dormitory beds |
| 5 passenger | Two double-bed rooms OR five dormitory beds |
| 6 passenger | Two double-bed rooms OR six dormitory beds |
| Cancellation Timing | Deduction | Refund |
|---|---|---|
| 2 or more days before Check-in Date | 20% | 80% |
| 1 day before Check-in Date | 50% | 50% |
| On the Check-in Date | 100% | No Refund |
Suppose your Check-in Date is 20 August. The Check-in Date (20 August) is excluded while calculating the cancellation period.
• Cancellation on 17 August or earlier → 20% will be deducted and 80% will be refunded.
• Cancellation on 18 or 19 August → 50% will be deducted and 50% will be refunded.
• Cancellation on 20 August (Check-in Date) → No refund will be admissible.
(a) The applicable cancellation rule will be determined based on the Check-in Date, excluding the Check-in Date itself for calculation of the cancellation period.
(b) If multiple rooms/dormitory beds have been booked and only some are cancelled, the applicable cancellation rule will be applied to the cancelled room(s)/bed(s).
(c)Passenger-wise cancellation is not permitted. Cancellation can be made only room-wise/bed-wise.
If the PRS train ticket/PNR against which the Retiring Room has been booked is completely cancelled, the Retiring Room booking will be automatically cancelled within 96 hours of the Check-in Time, as per the applicable cancellation rules.
An additional charge of 25% will be applicable in the following situation:
If a Retiring Room is booked in a single transaction for more than 24 hours, the second slot and subsequent slots will be treated as an extension of the first booking slot.
Accordingly, 25% additional tariff will be charged for the second slot and each subsequent extension slot, as applicable
The following IRCTC Service Charge will be applicable:
| Accommodation | Up to 24 hours | 24 to 48 hours |
|---|---|---|
| Retiring Room | ₹20/- | ₹40/- |
| Dormitory Bed | ₹10/- | ₹20/- |
The IRCTC Service Charge is non-refundable
The identity details entered at the time of booking must match the original identity proof presented at the time of check-in.
If the identity details do not match, the customer will not be allowed to use the Retiring Room facility.
Late check-in is permitted up to 1 hour after the arrival of the train.
The facilities and amenities available in a Retiring Room may vary from station to station.
Complaints related to air-conditioning, room condition or other facilities must be verified by the concerned Station Manager/Retiring Room Incharge any refund can be processed.
In case the train is cancelled, the refund for the Retiring Room booking will be processed according to the applicable provisions of the Cancellation Policy and Automatic Cancellation Policy above
Customers must carry the Print out of Retiring Room Booking Voucher and produce it at the time of check-in.
Customers should carefully check the Check-in Date, Check-in Time, Check-out Date and Check-out Time before confirming their booking.
IRCTC will not be responsible for any incorrect date or time selected by the customer while making the booking.
For complaints related to Railway Retiring Room services, customers should contact the concerned Station Manager.
IRCTC is only facilitating the online booking and cancellation of Railway Retiring Rooms.
The list of Retiring Rooms operated by IRCTC is available on the IRCTC Retiring Room website:
https://www.rr.irctc.co.in/stationGST
Applicable GST will be charged as per the prevailing rules. The total payable amount will be rounded off.
GST Rates
| 24-Hour Room Tariff | CGST | SGST | IGST |
|---|---|---|---|
| ₹1 to ₹7,500 | 2.5% | 2.5% | 5% |
| Above ₹7,500 | 9% | 9% | 18% |
Accommodation will be provided according to the number of passengers as follows:
| No. of Passengers | Accommodation |
|---|---|
| 1 passenger | One double-bed room OR one dormitory bed |
| 2 passenger | One double-bed room OR two dormitory beds |
| 3 passenger | Two double-bed rooms OR three dormitory beds |
| 4 passenger | Two double-bed rooms OR four dormitory beds |
| 5 passenger | Two double-bed rooms OR five dormitory beds |
| 6 passenger | Three double-bed rooms OR six dormitory beds |
For IRCTC-operated Retiring Rooms, bookings may be arranged in 12-hour and 24-hour slots as applicable
Where an extension slot is applicable, an additional 25% charge will be levied on the extension slot.
| Reservation Period | Booking Slot | Extension Slot |
|---|---|---|
| 12 hours | 12 hours | Nil |
| 24 hours | 12 + 12 hours / 24 hours | Nil |
| 36 hours | 12 + 24 hours / 24 + 12 hours | Applicable as per slot |
| 48 hours | 12 + 12 + 12 + 12 hours / other permitted combinations | Applicable as per slot |
The refund will depend on the number of days before the Check-in Date which the booking is cancelled. The Check-in Date itself is excluded while calculating the cancellation period.
| Cancellation Timing | Deduction | Refund |
|---|---|---|
| 2 or more days before Check-in Date | 20% | 80% |
| 1 day before Check-in Date | 50% | 50% |
| On the Check-in Date | 100% | No refund |
Suppose your Check-in Date is 20 August. The Check-in Date (20 August) is excluded while calculating the cancellation period.
• Cancellation on 17 August or earlier → 80% refund
• Cancellation on 18 or 19 August → 50% refund
• Cancellation on 20 August (Check-in Date) → No refund
If multiple rooms/dormitory beds are booked and only some are cancelled, the applicable cancellation rule will be applied to the cancelled room(s)/bed(s).
Passenger-wise cancellation is not permitted. Only room-wise/bed-wise cancellation is allowed.
For Retiring Room bookings at Thanjavur (TJ), the following cancellation rules will apply:
| Time of Cancellation | Refund |
|---|---|
| 24 hours or more before Check-in Time | 90% refund |
| 12 hours or more but less than 24 hours before Check-in Time | 50% refund |
| Within 12 hours of Check-in Time | No refund |
If your Check-in Time is 20 August at 10:00 AM:
• Cancellation on or before 19 August at 10:00 AM → 90% refund.
• Cancellation after 19 August at 10:00 AM but before 19 August at 10:00 PM → 50% refund.
• Cancellation within 12 hours of the Check-in Time → No refund.
If multiple rooms/dormitory beds are booked and only some are cancelled, the applicable cancellation rule will be applied to the cancelled room(s)/bed(s)
No refund and no transfer will be permitted for customers who do not check in (No Show).
If the PRS train ticket/PNR against which the Retiring Room has been booked is completely cancelled, the Retiring Room booking will be automatically cancelled within 96 hours of the Check-in Time, per the applicable cancellation rules.
Before confirming your Retiring Room booking, please carefully check:
• Check-in Date
• Check-in Time
• Check-out Date
• Check-out Time
• Number of rooms/beds
• Passenger details
• Identity details
Once the booking is confirmed, cancellation/refund will be governed by the applicable Cancellation Policy
Please ensure that all booking details are correct before making payment.