How do I book an MCO quota ticket from Pathankot?

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

An indicative contact number for Pathankot MCO is 0186-2252 010. Numbers change with postings, so confirm the current number with your unit or at the station before relying on it.

Defence Department Quota · Pathankot MCO

Pathankot MCO Quota Trains

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

Pathankot MCO holds a Defence Department Quota on 9 listed trains covering destinations such as Pune, Bandra (T), Ahmedabad, Howrah, Kolkata, Delhi Jn, New Delhi, Barkakana. Berths per class are indicative — confirm current availability with the MCO before booking.

Trains on which Pathankot 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 Pathankot MCO

Indicative contact number: 0186-2252 010. Numbers change with postings — confirm the current MCO contact with your unit or at the station before relying on it.

DDQ trains held by Pathankot MCO

9 trains · berths indicative

Defence Department Quota trains and berths held by Pathankot MCO.
Train	From → To	Runs	AC1	AC2	AC3	EC	CC	SL	FC	2S
11078Jhelum Express	Pathankot Cantt → Pune	Daily	—	—	—	—	—	16	—	—
12472Swaraj Express	Pathankot Cantt → Bandra (T)	Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat	—	2	—	—	—	14	—	—
12474Sarvodaya Express	Pathankot Cantt → Ahmedabad	Thu	—	—	—	—	—	2	—	—
12332Himgiri Express	Pathankot Cantt → Howrah	Tue, Fri, Mon	—	—	—	—	—	10	—	—
13152Jammu Tawi Kolkata Express	Pathankot Cantt → Kolkata	Daily	—	1	—	—	—	2	—	—
14034Jammu Mail	Pathankot → Delhi Jn	Daily	—	—	—	—	—	5	—	—
14646Shalimar Express	Pathankot Cantt → Delhi Jn	Daily	—	—	—	—	—	12	—	—
12446Uttar Sampark Kranti Express	Pathankot Cantt → New Delhi	Daily	—	—	2	—	—	10	—	—
18102Jat Tatanagar Express	Pathankot → Barkakana	Daily	—	—	—	—	—	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 Pathankot 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 Pathankot MCO quota trains go

Pathankot MCO holds a Defence Department Quota (DDQ) on 9 trains originating from Pathankot Cantt and Pathankot. These trains connect Pathankot to Pune, Bandra (T), Ahmedabad, Howrah, Kolkata, Delhi Jn, New Delhi and Barkakana. Armed Forces personnel travelling on duty or leave from Pathankot can request reserved berths on any of these services through the MCO, subject to availability and movement priority.

Reserved classes & berths at Pathankot MCO

The Pathankot DDQ covers reserved berths across AC2, AC3 and SL classes, adding up to about 78 indicative berths in total across the 9 listed trains. Of these, 6 run daily and 3 run only on select days, so check the running days in the table above before you plan travel from Pathankot. Berth counts are transcribed best-effort and change frequently — treat them as a guide and confirm the live quota with the Pathankot MCO.

How to book the Pathankot MCO quota

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