{"id":1772,"date":"2025-08-13T04:48:15","date_gmt":"2025-08-13T04:48:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/railtravels.org\/?page_id=1772"},"modified":"2025-08-13T04:48:15","modified_gmt":"2025-08-13T04:48:15","slug":"railway-concession-form-for-blind-indian-railway-concession-form","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.reilsolar.com\/train\/railway-concession-form-for-blind-indian-railway-concession-form\/","title":{"rendered":"Railway Concession Form for Blind | Indian Railway Concession Form"},"content":{"rendered":"

Railway Concession Form for Blind | Indian Railway Concession Form<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Blind persons travelling alone or with an escort \u2013 for any purpose<\/td>\n\n
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  • 75% in Second, Sleeper, First Class,\u00a0 \u00a0AC-3\u00a0 \u00a0tier,\u00a0 \u00a0AC\u00a0\u00a0 Chair Car.<\/li>\n
  • 50% in First AC and AC-2 tier.<\/li>\n
  • 25% in AC-3 tier & AC Chair Car of Rajdhani \/ Shatabdi trains.<\/li>\n
  • 50%\u00a0 \u00a0in\u00a0 \u00a0First\u00a0 \u00a0and\u00a0 \u00a0Second class \u00a0Monthly \u00a0season \u00a0ticket\u00a0& Quarterly season ticket.<\/li>\n
  • One escort is also eligible for same element of concession<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n
Click the Link:Concession Form<\/a><\/p>\n

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If you’re looking for the Indian Railways concession form for the blind or other persons with disabilities (Divyangjan)<\/strong>, here\u2019s exactly how to access it and what you\u2019ll need to do:<\/p>\n

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Concession Form for Blind & Visually Impaired<\/h2>\n
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  • Indian Railways has a specific \u201cCompletely Blind Person Concession Certificate\u201d (Appendix 1\/13)<\/strong>. This form is to be issued by a registered medical practitioner, a government doctor<\/strong>, or the head of an institution for the blind, and must include the passenger\u2019s photograph and official signatures\/seal.<\/li>\n
  • You can download this official form (also available in Hindi) from the Indian Railways forms portal, which also hosts other disability-related concession certificates (e.g., for paraplegics, deaf-mute, etc.)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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    How to Apply and Obtain the Concession<\/h2>\n

    Step 1: Secure the Certificate Form<\/h3>\n
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    • Download the Completely Blind Person Concession Certificate<\/strong> from the forms section of the official Indian Railways site.<\/li>\n
    • Get it filled out by an authorized medical professional or recognized institution, ensuring your photo is signed\/stamped as required.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

      Step 2: Visit the DRM Office to Apply for a Divyangjan Photo ID Card<\/h3>\n

      This ID card makes online booking of concessional tickets seamless.<\/p>\n

      You\u2019ll need:<\/p>\n

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      • Original concession certificate<\/strong> + two self-attested copies<\/li>\n
      • Photo ID<\/strong> (e.g., Aadhaar), address proof<\/strong>, birth proof<\/strong>, and 2 passport-size photos<\/strong><\/li>\n
      • Submit everything in an envelope labeled:
        \n\u201cApplication for Railway Identity Card for Physically Challenged Persons for Ticketing\u201d<\/strong>
        \naddressed to the Senior Divisional Commercial Manager (Sr. DCM)<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

        The DRM office verifies your documents, stamps your certificate (making it void) and issues a Divyangjan Photo Identity Card<\/strong>\u2014valid for 5 years (or lifetime for certain permanent disabilities).<\/p>\n

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        Using the Concession for Booking Tickets<\/h2>\n
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        • Online (via IRCTC):<\/strong> Enter your unique ID from the Divyangjan Photo ID card while booking to get the concession applied.<\/li>\n
        • Counter Booking:<\/strong> Present your Photo ID card (or validated certificate) \u2014 no additional paperwork required.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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          What the Form Looks Like<\/h2>\n

          The Completely Blind Person Concession Certificate (Appendix 1\/13)<\/strong>, to which you\u2019ll affix your photo, typically includes:<\/p>\n

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          • Personal details (name, address, parent\/husband\u2019s name, age, sex)<\/li>\n
          • A space for your photograph\u2014with part of the doctor\u2019s signature and seal overlapping the photo<\/li>\n
          • Signature or thumb impression if applicable<\/li>\n
          • Signature and seal of the authorized issuing doctor or institution<\/li>\n
          • Clear instructions on validity and authenticity requirements<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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            Summary<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
            Step<\/th>\nAction<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
            1<\/strong><\/td>\nDownload the “Completely Blind Person Concession Certificate” from Indian Railways\u2019 forms portal.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
            2<\/strong><\/td>\nGet it completed and signed by an authorized medical professional.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
            3<\/strong><\/td>\nSubmit it at your DRM office along with required proofs to get the Divyangjan ID card.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
            4<\/strong><\/td>\nUse the ID card to book tickets online or at counters with the concession applied.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n
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            Quick Tips from Travelers<\/h3>\n

            \u201cDivyangjan concessions are available both online and offline\u2026 You can book online if you have the Railway-approved Divyangjan ID card.\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

            \u201cUDID card isn\u2019t accepted for railway purposes for some conditions (like thalassemia)\u2026 better to get a railway concession form from your hospital whenever you travel.\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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            Need help locating the exact download link for the blind-person form, or assistance preparing the envelope for submission? I\u2019d be happy to guide you step by step!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

            Railway Concession Form for Blind | Indian Railway Concession Form Blind persons travelling alone or with an escort \u2013 for any purpose 75% in Second, Sleeper, First Class,\u00a0 \u00a0AC-3\u00a0 \u00a0tier,\u00a0 \u00a0AC\u00a0\u00a0 Chair Car. 50% in First AC and AC-2 tier. 25% in AC-3 tier & AC Chair Car of Rajdhani \/ Shatabdi trains. 50%\u00a0 \u00a0in\u00a0 […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":102,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-1772","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.reilsolar.com\/train\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1772","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.reilsolar.com\/train\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.reilsolar.com\/train\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.reilsolar.com\/train\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/102"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.reilsolar.com\/train\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1772"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.reilsolar.com\/train\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1772\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.reilsolar.com\/train\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1772"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}