What is an NOSB ticket? Know these important rules before traveling by train with children, or you could face a fine..

If you are planning to travel by train with your child, you should be aware of an important railway rule beforehand. Many people assume that if a young child does not require a separate seat, there is no need to purchase a ticket for them. However, this is not always the case. The railways have a rule regarding 'NOSB' tickets for children aged between 5 and 11 years. With this ticket, the child can travel on the train but is not allocated a separate seat. Failure to purchase this ticket when required could result in a fine during ticket inspection. Therefore, understanding this simple rule before booking your tickets would be beneficial.

**Which children require this ticket?**

If your child is between 5 and 11 years old and you do not wish to book a separate seat for them, purchasing an NOSB ticket is mandatory. Conversely, there is no need to buy a separate ticket for children under the age of 5; they can travel without a ticket, though they too do not get a separate seat.

**What is the cost?**

The cost of an NOSB ticket is approximately half the price of a regular ticket, although certain other charges may still apply in full. If you want your child to have a separate seat, you must purchase a full-fare ticket and pay accordingly.

**What is an NOSB ticket?**

NOSB is a special category of ticket issued for children. While a ticket is generated for the child, no separate seat is allocated in their name; the child must travel in the same seat as their parents or an accompanying adult. Instead of a specific seat number, 'NOSB' is printed on the ticket.

**Which coaches does this rule apply to?**

This rule applies to coaches with sleeping berths, such as Sleeper, 3AC, 2AC, and 1AC. The NOSB option is not available for Chair Car or seating-only coaches; in those cases, a ticket with a separate seat must be purchased for the child.

**How ​​to book the ticket**

When booking a ticket via the IRCTC website or app, the option for a seat or NOSB appears after you enter the child's age. If you choose NOSB, the child will not get a separate seat. However, if you select the option with a seat, a separate seat will be booked in the child's name.

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