How many MCO quota trains are held by Amritsar MCO?

Amritsar MCO holds a Defence Department Quota on 8 listed trains covering destinations such as New Delhi, Nanded, Mumbai Central, Howrah, Barauni. Berths per class are indicative — confirm current availability with the MCO before booking.

How do I book an MCO quota ticket from Amritsar?

Take your movement order (duty) or leave warrant to the Amritsar MCO, or route the demand through your unit's movement cell. The MCO allots berths from the Defence Department Quota subject to availability and priority. The DDQ is not bookable directly on IRCTC.

What is the Amritsar MCO contact number?

An indicative contact number for Amritsar MCO is 0183-2560 845. Numbers change with postings, so confirm the current number with your unit or at the station before relying on it.

Defence Department Quota · Amritsar MCO

Amritsar MCO Quota Trains

Trains on which Amritsar MCO holds a Defence Department Quota (DDQ) for Armed Forces personnel — reserved berths by class, running days, and the MCO contact. Confirm and book through the MCO.

Contact Amritsar MCO

Indicative contact number: 0183-2560 845. Numbers change with postings — confirm the current MCO contact with your unit or at the station before relying on it.

DDQ trains held by Amritsar MCO

8 trains · berths indicative

Defence Department Quota trains and berths held by Amritsar MCO.
Train	From → To	Runs	AC1	AC2	AC3	EC	CC	SL	FC	2S
12030Swarna Shatabdi Express	Amritsar → New Delhi	Except Thu	—	—	—	—	3	—	—	—
12498Shan-e-Punjab Express	Amritsar → New Delhi	Daily	—	—	—	—	4	8	—	—
12716Sachkhand Express	Amritsar → Nanded	Daily	—	—	—	—	—	2	—	—
12904Golden Temple Mail	Amritsar → Mumbai Central	Daily	—	—	4	—	—	4	—	—
12926Paschim Express	Amritsar → New Delhi	Daily	—	—	4	—	—	—	—	—
13006Amritsar Howrah Mail	Amritsar → Howrah	Daily	—	2	2	—	—	6	—	—
13050Amritsar Howrah Express	Amritsar → Howrah	Daily	—	—	—	—	—	4	—	—
15708Amritsar Katihar Express	Amritsar → Barauni	Daily	—	—	—	—	—	3	—	—

Classes: AC1/AC2/AC3 (First/Second/Third AC), EC (Executive Chair), CC (Chair Car), SL (Sleeper), FC (First Class), 2S (Second Sitting). Berths are indicative and change — confirm with Amritsar MCO. The DDQ is released by the MCO, not booked directly on IRCTC. See the full MCO Quota guide or the MCO quota finder.

Where the Amritsar MCO quota trains go

Amritsar MCO holds a Defence Department Quota (DDQ) on 8 trains from Amritsar. These trains connect Amritsar to New Delhi, Nanded, Mumbai Central, Howrah and Barauni. Armed Forces personnel travelling on duty or leave from Amritsar can request reserved berths on any of these services through the MCO, subject to availability and movement priority.

Reserved classes & berths at Amritsar MCO

The Amritsar DDQ covers reserved berths across AC2, AC3, CC and SL classes, adding up to about 46 indicative berths in total across the 8 listed trains. All 8 of these services run daily from Amritsar. Berth counts are transcribed best-effort and change frequently — treat them as a guide and confirm the live quota with the Amritsar MCO.

How to book the Amritsar MCO quota

Carry your movement order (duty) or leave warrant / Form D to the Amritsar MCO office.
Route the demand through your unit's movement cell where required, quoting the train and class you need.
The MCO allots berths from the Defence Department Quota by movement priority and availability.
Collect the released ticket / authority — the DDQ is not bookable directly on IRCTC.

For eligibility, warrant rules and the difference between the Defence Department Quota and the tatkal / general quota, read our full MCO Quota guide, or switch stations in the MCO quota finder.