Everyone wants a job that can earn decent amounts of money. A job linked to the government in some ways is, of course the best. Indian Railways' online ticketing arm Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation Limited (IRCTC) provides you an opportunity to become its agent to earn money. Prior to going ahead, you are required to follow certain eligibility criteria to avail this valuable chance. 

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For becoming an IRCTC agent, Rail Travel Service Agent (RTSA), you need to follow six steps given below: 

Step 1. An authorised agent with IRCTC need to first have an agreement on a stamp paper of Rs 100.
Step 2. Interested persons are required to submit a Demand Draft of Rs 20,000 in the name of IRCTC.
Step 3. He/she needs to attach the copy of demand draft with the IRCTC's registration form.
Step 4. Those who are interested should also have Class third personal digital certificate.
Step 5. They also need to get a letter from the concerned zonal railway.
Step 6. Interested people need to submit PAN card, income tax returns of past few years along with an address proof.
 
If you are equipped with these documents, you can avail this opportunity to associate with IRCTC, which appoints authorised agents in every city for booking online tickets by logging in on the IRCTC website. Such agents get a separate IDs. 

While booking tickets from IRCTC, have you ever thought that earning money from it could also be done with it. Yes! Indian Railways is giving you this opportunity. You can start your business with the Railways and start earning by selling tickets through Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation Limited (IRCTC), which is recruiting Rail Travel Service Agent (RTSA). These agents can book online rail tickets in their city, for which they get attractive commission. 

Notably, for renewal of services as a Rail Travel Service agent, you have to pay Rs 5000 every year. The IRCTC has fixed a particular rate of commission for agents for the latter's earning on each ticket booking.