How do I book an MCO quota ticket from Gorakhpur?

Take your movement order (duty) or leave warrant to the Gorakhpur 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 Gorakhpur MCO contact number?

An indicative contact number for Gorakhpur MCO is 0551-2207 394. Numbers change with postings, so confirm the current number with your unit or at the station before relying on it.

Defence Department Quota · Gorakhpur MCO

Gorakhpur MCO Quota Trains

Q: How many MCO quota trains are held by Gorakhpur MCO?

Gorakhpur MCO holds a Defence Department Quota on 9 listed trains covering destinations such as Lokmanya Tilak (T), Thiruvananthapuram, Hisar, Jammu Tawi, Hatia, Howrah, Guwahati, Bandra (T). Berths per class are indicative — confirm current availability with the MCO before booking.

Trains on which Gorakhpur 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 Gorakhpur MCO

Indicative contact number: 0551-2207 394. Numbers change with postings — confirm the current MCO contact with your unit or at the station before relying on it.

DDQ trains held by Gorakhpur MCO

9 trains · berths indicative

Defence Department Quota trains and berths held by Gorakhpur MCO.
Train	From → To	Runs	AC1	AC2	AC3	EC	CC	SL	FC	2S
11016Kushinagar Express	Gorakhpur → Lokmanya Tilak (T)	Daily	—	—	—	—	—	2	—	—
11056Godaan Express	Gorakhpur → Lokmanya Tilak (T)	Tue, Wed, Fri, Sun	—	—	—	—	—	3	—	—
12511Raptisagar Express	Gorakhpur → Thiruvananthapuram	Thu, Fri, Sun	—	—	—	—	—	2	—	—
12555Gorakhdham Express	Gorakhpur → Hisar	Daily	—	—	3	—	—	3	—	—
12587Amarnath Express	Gorakhpur → Jammu Tawi	Mon	—	—	—	—	—	2	—	—
15028Maurya Express	Gorakhpur → Hatia	Daily	—	—	2	—	—	4	—	—
15048Poorvanchal Express	Gorakhpur → Howrah	Mon, Tue, Fri, Sun	—	—	—	—	—	4	—	—
15610Awadh Assam Express	Gorakhpur → Guwahati	Daily	—	—	—	—	—	6	—	—
19038Avadh Express	Gorakhpur → Bandra (T)	Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat	—	—	—	—	—	2	—	—

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 Gorakhpur 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 Gorakhpur MCO quota trains go

Gorakhpur MCO holds a Defence Department Quota (DDQ) on 9 trains from Gorakhpur. These trains connect Gorakhpur to Lokmanya Tilak (T), Thiruvananthapuram, Hisar, Jammu Tawi, Hatia, Howrah, Guwahati and Bandra (T). Armed Forces personnel travelling on duty or leave from Gorakhpur can request reserved berths on any of these services through the MCO, subject to availability and movement priority.

Reserved classes & berths at Gorakhpur MCO

The Gorakhpur DDQ covers reserved berths across AC3 and SL classes, adding up to about 33 indicative berths in total across the 9 listed trains. Of these, 4 run daily and 5 run only on select days, so check the running days in the table above before you plan travel from Gorakhpur. Berth counts are transcribed best-effort and change frequently — treat them as a guide and confirm the live quota with the Gorakhpur MCO.

How to book the Gorakhpur MCO quota

Carry your movement order (duty) or leave warrant / Form D to the Gorakhpur 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.