How do I book an MCO quota ticket from Silchar?

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

An indicative contact number for Silchar MCO is 03842-278 939. Numbers change with postings, so confirm the current number with your unit or at the station before relying on it.

Defence Department Quota · Silchar MCO

Silchar MCO Quota Trains

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

Silchar MCO holds a Defence Department Quota on 9 listed trains covering destinations such as Howrah, Anand Vihar (T), Bangalore, Trivandrum, Silchar, Lumding, Agartala. Berths per class are indicative — confirm current availability with the MCO before booking.

Trains on which Silchar 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 Silchar MCO

Indicative contact number: 03842-278 939. Numbers change with postings — confirm the current MCO contact with your unit or at the station before relying on it.

DDQ trains held by Silchar MCO

9 trains · berths indicative

Defence Department Quota trains and berths held by Silchar MCO.
Train	From → To	Runs	AC1	AC2	AC3	EC	CC	SL	FC	2S
12346Saraighat Express	Guwahati → Howrah	Su, Mon, Fri	—	2	—	—	—	—	—	—
12505North East Express	Guwahati → Anand Vihar (T)	Mon, Tue	—	—	—	—	—	2	—	—
12510Guwahati Bangalore Express	Guwahati → Bangalore	Tue	—	—	—	—	—	2	—	—
12516Guwahati Trivandrum Express	Guwahati → Trivandrum	Wed	—	—	—	—	—	2	—	—
15691Cachar Express	Lumding → Silchar	Daily	—	4	—	—	—	9	—	—
15692Cachar Express	Silchar → Lumding	Daily	—	4	—	—	—	6	—	—
15693Barak Valley Express	Lumding → Silchar	Daily	—	—	—	—	—	9	—	—
15695Lumding Agartala Express	Lumding → Agartala	Daily	—	—	—	—	—	4	—	—
15696Agartala Lumding Express	Agartala → Lumding	Daily	—	—	4	—	—	12	—	—

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 Silchar 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 Silchar MCO quota trains go

Silchar MCO holds a Defence Department Quota (DDQ) on 9 trains originating from Guwahati, Lumding, Silchar and Agartala. These trains connect Silchar to Howrah, Anand Vihar (T), Bangalore, Trivandrum, Silchar, Lumding and Agartala. Armed Forces personnel travelling on duty or leave from Silchar can request reserved berths on any of these services through the MCO, subject to availability and movement priority.

Reserved classes & berths at Silchar MCO

The Silchar DDQ covers reserved berths across AC2, AC3 and SL classes, adding up to about 60 indicative berths in total across the 9 listed trains. Of these, 5 run daily and 4 run only on select days, so check the running days in the table above before you plan travel from Silchar. Berth counts are transcribed best-effort and change frequently — treat them as a guide and confirm the live quota with the Silchar MCO.

How to book the Silchar MCO quota

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