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Sl. No.		Persons Eligible for Concession		Element of Concession I Class SL/II Class		Specific Travel Conditions		Authority Recognised for Concession
		PART-A
1.		Children Upto 5 years of age.		Free Travel (All Classes)		None		None
2.		Children above 5 years but not more than 12 yrs.		50% (All Classes)		None		None
3.		(i)Bonafide students Upto age of 25 Yrs (27 years in case of SC/ST) (a) Students In General (b) Students belonging to SC/ST (ii)Boy Students upto Std.10 ^th & Girl Students upto Std.12 ^th MST - Monthly Season Ticket		NIL 50% NIL 75% Free MST's in IInd class		(i) Between home town & place of education during the period of vacation. (ii) To appear in exams of recognised educational institutions. (iii) Educational Tours in groups of not less than 10 (Ten). Not less than 4(Four) in case of students from Assam, Tripura, Meghalaya, Nagaland, J&K, Manipur, Mizoram, & Arunachal Pradesh. Between stations serving their place of residence and school only		Concession Order in prescribed proforma signed by Head of the Concerned Institution. Subject to all other terms & conditions applicable for issue of MST's to students. They will not be valid to travel in any Mail/Express trains
4.		Cadets of Marine Engineering. Apprentices undergoing Navigational or Engineering training		NIL 50%		Traveling beyond 300km. Between Home and training Ship at beginning and end of each term.		Authorised letter in prescribed form from Captain Supdt. Training Ship/course Director /Officer in Charge
5.		Unemployed Youths upto the age of 35 years Note: Return ticket will be valid for ten days (10) from the date of commencement of outward journey		NIL 50%		To appear in interview for jobs in PSUs.Central/State/Govt. Offices, Statutory Bodies. Universities Govt. Undertaking Municipal Corpns.& Public sector Banks. Where Travelling Expenses are borne by Candidate in Full.		on Production of Attested copy(i) Call letter from concerned organisation indicating date and place of interview. (ii) Copy of the application form submitted by the candidate.
6.		Senior Citizens of the age of 60 yrs. & above		30% (All Classes and by all M/E trains including Rajdhani, shatabdi, jan shatabdi)		Should carry some documentary proof showing age or date of birth issued by any Govt. institution Agency/Local body like Idenity card, Ration card, Driving license, passport, Educational certificate, PAN, Certificate issued by Panchayat/Corporation/Muncipality		No proof of age required for purchase of ticket.Carry of Proof of age is a must during the journey.Due to any reason unable to produce the proof of age, difference of fares will be collected as per rules.)
7.		Widows of Defence Personnel killed in War.		NIL 75%		None		Copy of the identity card issued by Dist. Sainik Boards.
8.		Widows of IPKF Personnel killed in war		NIL 75%		None		Copy of the identity card issued by Dist. Sainik Boards.
9.		Widows of Policeman/Para military personnel Killed in action against terrorists & extremists.		NIL 75%		None		Copy of identity card issued by concerned Supdt. Of Police or Dy. Commissioner of Police.
10.		Industrial Workers awarded with PM’s Shram Award.		NIL 75%		None		Copy of identity card issued by the Ministry of Labour.
11.		Teachers honoured with National Award by President of India.		NIL 50%		None		Copy of identity card issued by District Education Officers of the State Govt. concerned.
12.		Either parent accompanying child recipient of National Bravery Award (Please also refer to item No.i of part-B).		NIL 50%		Concession to the parent is admissible only when he/she is accompanying the child.		Copy of identity card issued by Indian Council for Child Welfare.
EXCHANGE THESE CONCESSIONS DIRECTLY WITH NECESSARY DOCUMENTS:
13.	Orthopaedically Handicapped Paraplegic Persons/patients who cannot travel without an escort. Note: Permitted 50% concession monthly/quarterly season tickets on suburban and non- suburban sections & also entitled to take a escort		Class Conce- ssion AC first 50% AC 2-tier 50% AC 3-tier 50% AC chair Car 75% First 75% Sleeper Mail/Exp 75% Second Mail/Exp 75%		These persons cannot travel without the assistance of an escort.		Medical certificate issued by Govt. Doctor in prescribed proforma
14.	Completely Blind persons alone or with an Escort (for both). Note: Permitted 50% concession monthly/quarterly season tickets on suburban and non- suburban sections & also entitled to take a escort		Same as item 13 above		None		Medical certificate issued by a Govt. Doctor/RMP/Head Of the institution for Blind * Listed in IRCA coaching Tariff.
15.	Mentally retarded persons along with an escort (for both)		Same as item 13 above		None		Medical Certificate issued by a Govt. Doctor is prescribed proforma.
16.	Totally Deaf & Dumb persons (both afflictions together in the same person) traveling alone.		50% 50%		None		Medical Certificate issued by a Govt. Doctor in prescribed proforma.
17.	Non-infectious Leprosy patients.		75% 75%		Traveling for treatment/periodical check-up or admission in a recognised Leprosy Hospital / sanatorium Clinic and return.		Certificate issued by Officer–in-charge of a recognized Leprosy hospital in prescribed proforma
18.	Thalassemia Major Disease Patients alone or with an Attendant (for both).		Same as item 13 above		Travelling for treatment/periodical check-up or admission in a recognised Hospital/ Sanatorium /Clinic and return.		Certificate issued by Officer – in – charge of a recognised Hospital in a presribed proforma.
19.	T.B. and Lupus Valgaris patients Alone or with an Attendant (for both).		75% 75%		Travelling for treatment/periodical check-up or addmission in a recognised Hospital / Sanatorium Clinic and return.		Certificate issued by Officer – in charge of a recognised T.B. Sanatorium in a prescribed Proforma
20.	Cancer patients alone with an Escort (for both).		Same as item 13 above		Travelling for treatment/periodical check-up or addmission in a recognised Hospital / Sanatorium Clinic and return.		Certificate issued by Officer – in – charge of a recognised Cancer Hospital / Clinic / sanatorium in prescirbed proforma.
21.	Heart patients alone or with an escort from the station serving their place of residence to the station serving the hospital for Heart surgery and return		Same as item 13 above		Travelling for heart Surgery in recognised hospital and return.		Certificate issued by officer – in – charge of a recognised hospital in prescribed proforma.
22.	Members of the St. John Ambulance Brigade or Relief Welfare Ambulance Corps Kolkata.		NIL 25%		Travelling beyond 300 kms to participate or Organise / manage at St. John Ambulance competition or to attend their camps.		Certificate from respective Secretary / Asst. Comm. St. John Ambulance Brigade or Staff Officer Orgn. Relief Welfare Corps. Kolkata.
23.	Press Correspondent accredited to the headquarters of Govt. of India, State Govt. Union Territories &Dist. Headquarters.		50 % (All Classes) 30% (Rajdhani/Shatabdi/Jan shatabdi trains)		Traveling on bonafide press related work.		Coupon books are issued from nominated stations on production of requisite certificates from One Dy. Principal information officer in case of correspondents accredited to head quarters of Govt of India. (2) Director of Public-city in case of Correspondents accredited to Head quarters of State Govt. & Union territories.
24.	Allopathic Doctor		10% (in all reserved classes including Rajdhani/Shatabdi/Jan shatabdi trains		Without any minimum distance		Copy of the MBBS degree & Registration certificate issued by the Indian Medical Council
25.	Kidney Patients (traveling alone or with an escort)		Same as item 13 above		Traveling for Dialysis or kidney transplant operation		On production of Certificate from in – charge of a recognised hospital in prescribed proforma.
	PART - B
1.	(a)Recipients of Nation Bravery Award for Children on Republic Day (b)Either of parents accompanying child recipient of Nation Bravery Award		NIL Free travel Nil 50%		Free travel upto 18 years of age None		Identity cards issued by Indian Council for Child Welfare. None
2.	Boy Scouts & Girls Guides in Uniform.		NIL 50%		For Scout or Guide duty in Groups of Not less than (4) when travelling beyond 300 Kms.		Certificate from Scouter or Guider counter signed by Secy./Commissioner National HQ or Dist. Commissioner of State.
3.	Foreign Students Studying in India upto the age of 25 years and research scholars upto the age of 35 years		NIL 50%		To attend camps, seminars or visit places or Historical Importance etc.,		Certificate from Head of the Educational Institution or Indian Council for Cultural Relations.
4.	Students & Non-Students youth in parties of not less than 5 (five).		NIL 25%		For taking part in work camps organised by recognised educational social or cultural organisations or to render voluntary services during natural calamities.		Certificate from the concerned Organisations
5.	Students appearing for examinations as Private candidates		NIL 50%		To appear in University Examination or Educational Examinations conducted by Central or State Govt.		Certificate from the concerned University of Examining Authorities.
6.	Trainees & Students as Articled Clerks.		NIL 50%		From place of study to Home town & Back & to travel for exams/Educational or training purpose.		Certificate from the Chartered Accountant under whom the Articled clerk is undergoing training.
7.	Research Scholars upto 35 years of age.		NIL 50%		Travelling for research work.		Certificate from the Registrar of University or Director of the institution.
8.	Teachers, Masters & Principals of Recognised Primary & Secondary School in parties not less than four/individual teachers also		NIL 25%		Travelling on Educational tours beyond 300 Kms.		Certificate from the Head Master/Mistress, Principal, Dist. Inspector /Educational Officer, Sub-Divisional Educational Officers.
9.	Trained Students nurses & Midwives.		NIL 25%		Travelling on duty or Leave beyond 300 Kms.		Certificate from the Institution or work or study.
10.	Athletic Sports & Games Indian & International Open to individuals as well as teams, coaches/Managers/ Referees/Umpires.		(a)75% concession in first/second/sleeper class Mail/Exp trains for each journey when participating in National Championships/ Tournament organized annually under the aegis of the concerned National Sports Federation as listed. (b) 50% concession only in first class and 75% in second/sleeper class Mail/Exp trains for other All India or National Level Tournaments which are recognized by National Sports Federations.		Travelling to participate in State / All India/ National / International Tournaments held or recognised by State or Educational Boards or Universities & State / All India Sports Association including Olympic Association. Note: These concessions will be admissible without any distance limitation		Certificate from Hony. Secry. Registrar of University, Secy. Association of Indian University, Hony. Secy., of All India Sports Association & their State Units, Secretaries of Olympics Association & State Olympic Committees.
11.	Professional Entertaining Companies or parties (theatrical, concert music, dancing and magician parties troupes) except circus parties Note: Artistes when traveling alone or in group may be given concession		50% 75%		Travelling beyond 300 Kms. to participate in a specific performance sponsored or approved by Central / State Sangeer Nataka Academy or Deptt. Of Youth Affairs & Sports, Ministry of Human Resource Development.		Certificate from Sangeet, Nataka Academy or Certificate for Deptt. Of Youth Affairs & Sports Ministry of Human Resource Development.
12.	Student Artistes of National School of Drama, New Delhi.		50% 75%		Travelling beyond 300 km for participating in specific performance.		Certificate from National School of Drama New Delhi.
13.	Amateur Artists.		50% 75%		For participating in specific performance.		Certificate from (i) Civil authorities that the performance is exempted from payment of entertainment tax and (ii) An undertaking from organisers that the performance will be either free of any entrance fee or that the net sale proceeds will be donated to a recognised charity.
14.	Professional Circus parties in parties of not less than three		50% 75%		Travelling beyond 300km for participating in performance sponsored/ approved by Dept. Of Youth Affairs & Sports, Ministry of Human Resource Development.		Certificate from Deptt. Of Youth Affairs & Sports Ministry of Human Resource Development through Indian Circus Federation.
15.	Kisans.		NIL 33%		Travelling by Spl. Trains (sponsored by Central/ State Governments) for minimum 500 km. Each way.		Certificate from District Magistrate / Dy. Commissioner of the District or the concerned Tehsildar.
16.	Kisans & Industrial Labourers		NIL 25%		Travelling beyond 300 Km. In groups of minimum twenty (20) to visit country’s river valley and other projects /agricultural industrial exhibition at National level/ Agri. Univ. or Research Centres.		Certificate District Magistrate DC/Dist. Agri. Officer/BDO (Mamlatdar in Gujrat Maharashtra) or State/ Dist. Agricultural Depts/Officer of the Indl. Undertakings or authorised Officer of the State Govt. Concerned.
17.	Kisans for Annual Convention Bharat Krishak Samaj		NIL 50%		to attend Annual Convention of Bharat Krishak Samaj.		Certificate from Secretary Bharat Krishak Samaj.
18.	Volunteers of Civil Service International.		NIL 25%		Travelling beyond 300 Km to attend Camps or On Official business.		Certificate from the representative Civil Service International or Secretary of their branch in India.
19.	Widows of martyrs of operation vijay in 1999 in kargil		NIL 75%		i) without any distance limits. ii) with the certificate issued by Defece Authorit can approach SS/SM of the station concerned direct and obtain the ticket		Certificate from Dist. Sainik Boards Ministry of Defence Govt. of India.
20.	Police personnel of minimum 60 years of age who have received President’s Police medal for distinguished service		30% (All classes nad by all trains including Rajdhani/ Shatabdi/ Jan shatabdi trains				Copy of the identity card issued by the Ministry of Home Affairs.
21.	All India bodies of educational and social importance persons attending Annual sessions of All India bodies named in the list.		Nil 25%				Certificate from Secretary of the Conference Association.