How many MCO quota trains are held by Ranchi MCO?

Ranchi MCO holds a Defence Department Quota on 5 listed trains covering destinations such as Anand Vihar (T), Alappuzha, Jammu Tawi, Howrah, Patna. Berths per class are indicative — confirm current availability with the MCO before booking.

How do I book an MCO quota ticket from Ranchi?

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

An indicative contact number for Ranchi MCO is 0651-2460 827. Numbers change with postings, so confirm the current number with your unit or at the station before relying on it.

Defence Department Quota · Ranchi MCO

Ranchi MCO Quota Trains

Trains on which Ranchi 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 Ranchi MCO

Indicative contact number: 0651-2460 827. Numbers change with postings — confirm the current MCO contact with your unit or at the station before relying on it.

DDQ trains held by Ranchi MCO

5 trains · berths indicative

Defence Department Quota trains and berths held by Ranchi MCO.
Train	From → To	Runs	AC1	AC2	AC3	EC	CC	SL	FC	2S
12817Jharkhand Swarna Jayanti Express	Ranchi → Anand Vihar (T)	Wed, Fri, Sun	—	—	2	—	—	—	—	—
13351Dhanbad Alleppey Express	Ranchi → Alappuzha	Daily	—	—	2	—	—	4	—	—
18109Hatia Jammu Tawi Express	Ranchi → Jammu Tawi	Daily	—	1	—	—	—	3	—	—
18616Hatia Howrah Express	Ranchi → Howrah	Daily	—	2	2	—	—	2	—	—
18624Hatia Rajendra Nagar Express	Ranchi → Patna	Daily	—	1	—	—	—	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 Ranchi 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 Ranchi MCO quota trains go

Ranchi MCO holds a Defence Department Quota (DDQ) on 5 trains from Ranchi. These trains connect Ranchi to Anand Vihar (T), Alappuzha, Jammu Tawi, Howrah and Patna. Armed Forces personnel travelling on duty or leave from Ranchi can request reserved berths on any of these services through the MCO, subject to availability and movement priority.

Reserved classes & berths at Ranchi MCO

The Ranchi DDQ covers reserved berths across AC2, AC3 and SL classes, adding up to about 21 indicative berths in total across the 5 listed trains. Of these, 4 run daily and 1 run only on select days, so check the running days in the table above before you plan travel from Ranchi. Berth counts are transcribed best-effort and change frequently — treat them as a guide and confirm the live quota with the Ranchi MCO.

How to book the Ranchi MCO quota

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