How to Add a Child in NOSB after Booking a Train Ticket on IRCTC

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Many parents planning a family train journey ask how to add their child to the ticket after booking. If your child is between 5 and 11 years old, you can select the NOSB (No Seat Berth) option to save money on the fare. But if you’ve already booked your ticket, IRCTC doesn’t allow adding a child with NOSB in the same PNR online. So what are your options?

In this blog, we explain what to do if you want to add a child with NOSB after booking, and how you can still make your journey smooth and legal.

What is NOSB in IRCTC?

NOSB stands for No Seat Berth.

It applies to children aged 5 to 11 years who travel without needing a separate seat or berth. When you select the NOSB option, Indian Railways charges a reduced fare and does not allot a separate berth for the child. This option is helpful if the child can share a seat with you.

Can You Add a Child in NOSB to the Same PNR Online?

No, IRCTC does not allow adding a child in NOSB to an already booked PNR through its website or app. IRCTC does not allow you to add a child to an existing ticket online after you complete the payment.

But don’t worry — you still have two simple ways to handle this.

Option 1: Add Child in NOSB at Railway Counter (Offline Method)

If you want to include your child in the same PNR, the best way is to visit a railway reservation counter.

Steps:

  1. Visit your nearest railway reservation counter.
  2. Carry a printout of your confirmed ticket.
  3. Bring the child’s ID proof (like Aadhaar or birth certificate).
  4. Fill a modification or add-on request form.
  5. Mention that the child is between 5-11 years and you do not need a berth.
  6. The staff will issue an updated ticket with the child added under NOSB.

This is the only way to add a child to the same PNR after online booking.

Option 2: Book Separate NOSB Ticket Online for the Child

If you can’t visit a railway counter, you can still book a separate online ticket for your child using IRCTC. Here’s how.

Online Process to Book NOSB Ticket for Child (Separate PNR)

Steps:

  1. Login to IRCTC website
  2. Click “View all Journeys”
  3. Click on the booked ticket in which you want to book the child’s ticket.
  4. Scroll down and click on “NOSB Booking”.
  5. Under passenger details, enter your child’s name, age (between 5 to 11 years), and gender.
  6. Proceed to payment and complete the booking.
  7. You will receive a new PNR with only the child listed as a passenger.

What to Do during the Journey?

  • Carry both PNRs — yours and your child’s.
  • Keep digital or printed copies.
  • You must carry the ID card during the train journey.

Key Points to Remember

  • You don’t need to book a ticket for children below 5 years, but you can add them to the passenger list optionally.
  • Children aged 5 to 11 years can travel with NOSB fare (no seat, lower fare).
  • If you want a separate berth, book a regular ticket at full fare.
  • You cannot modify online tickets to add a child in NOSB after booking.
  • Use a railway counter or book separately online.

Conclusion

If you’ve already booked your train ticket and want to add your child under the NOSB option, you have two options — visit the reservation counter to add the child to the same PNR or book a separate ticket online for the same train with NOSB. While the online method creates a new PNR, it is still valid and safe if you carry both tickets during travel.

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