We all book e-tickets through IRCTC, however sometimes the slow performance of the website can be frustrating for us. But there may be a solution to our problem.

IRCTC has recently launched the IRCTC app, taking it to the 'next generation'. Here are 10 easy steps to book a ticket on IRCTC app.

1. Download the IRCTC app from google store or IRCTC's website

Here's the link http://contents.irctc.co.in/en/IRCTC_andriod_App.html

2. Choose the 'Train Ticket' option

After launching the app, your mobile screen will show you four options.

• Train Ticket
• Book Meal
• Air Ticket
• IRCTC Tourism

You need to choose the book ticket option.

3. Login

Type your username and password to log in. If you do not have an IRCTC account, click on Register.

4. Generate pin

Once you are registered and logged in, you will need to create a 4 digit pin for all future logins into the app from a specific mobile.

5. New Booking

• Select 'From' station
• Select 'To' station
• Select 'Date of Journey

Click on the 'Flexible with date' checkbox to include trains that run on other days as well (except the day of your date of journey).

Note: Tap the button located on the upper-left side of the screen to view all available options.

Click on Search Train

6. Click on the train of your choice

• Select your quota
• Select the train of your choice
• Tap on class to view seat availability
• Click on 'Book Now'

You can click on 'Route Map' to know the itinerary of the train, whereas 'Fare Breakup' to see the selected class's fare details.

Add passenger page will follow once you click on book now. There will a special option to add child passengers below 5 years of age.

Click on 'Book Ticket' once you are done.

7. Select your preferences

• Change the boarding point if you wish to (it cannot be changed after this).
• Select conditions if you want them to be applied to your booking.
• Enter your preferred coach number.

Click on done.

8. Enter passenger details

• Enter your name, age, gender, and country (foreign nationals need to add passport number).
• Select birth preference.
• Select food choice.

Note: Female passengers aged above 58 and male passengers aged above 60 need to check senior citizens options to avail discount.

Click on done.

9. Review your payment details

Review train details, source/destination & boarding station, class, departure/arrival time, availability and quota are displayed.

Enter captcha and click on 'Proceed'.

10. Make Payment

Choose your payment method and proceed to confirm the booking.

Your booking details will follow post payment.