Defence Department Quota · Bikaner MCO

    Bikaner MCO Quota Trains

    Trains on which Bikaner 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.

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    Contact Bikaner MCO

    Indicative contact number: 0151-2546 893. Numbers change with postings — confirm the current MCO contact with your unit or at the station before relying on it.

    DDQ trains held by Bikaner MCO

    2 trains · berths indicative
    Defence Department Quota trains and berths held by Bikaner MCO.
    TrainFrom → ToRunsAC1AC2AC3ECCCSLFC2S
    22473Ranakpur ExpressBikanerBandra (T)Mon23
    14888Barmer Kalka ExpressBikanerKalkaDaily4

    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 Bikaner 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 Bikaner MCO quota trains go

    Bikaner MCO holds a Defence Department Quota (DDQ) on 2 trains from Bikaner. These trains connect Bikaner to Bandra (T) and Kalka. Armed Forces personnel travelling on duty or leave from Bikaner can request reserved berths on any of these services through the MCO, subject to availability and movement priority.

    Reserved classes & berths at Bikaner MCO

    The Bikaner DDQ covers reserved berths across AC3 and SL classes, adding up to about 9 indicative berths in total across the 2 listed trains. Of these, 1 run daily and 1 run only on select days, so check the running days in the table above before you plan travel from Bikaner. Berth counts are transcribed best-effort and change frequently — treat them as a guide and confirm the live quota with the Bikaner MCO.

    How to book the Bikaner MCO quota

    1. Carry your movement order (duty) or leave warrant / Form D to the Bikaner MCO office.
    2. Route the demand through your unit's movement cell where required, quoting the train and class you need.
    3. The MCO allots berths from the Defence Department Quota by movement priority and availability.
    4. 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.

    Bikaner MCO Quota — FAQs

    ✓ Indicative DDQ list · Confirm quota and MCO contact at your originating station before travel.