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MCO Contact Numbers & MCO Quota Train list for Defence Personnel

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Last Updated: April 10, 2026, 00:06 IST

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Movement Control Office (MCO) is dedicated to making rail reservations for military personnel. Initially, Railways were meant for the military only! So, bear in mind, when a military staff finds accommodation difficult! They are eligible for the highest consideration. So, I am providing the list of all MCO Contact Numbers in this post.

Introduction of Army MCO

Full form of MCO is Movement Control Office. MCO is a help desk for serving and retired Indian defence services personnel at various major railway stations. MCO manages the Defence Department Quota (DDQ) in trains, providing priority reservations for defence personnel with urgent travel needs. It is confirmed seats through quota in Indian Railway for Indian Armed Forces which Army, Navy and Airforce defence persons and their family can utilise by MCO at railway station.

Ultimate List of MCO Contact Numbers

Defence Quota for Defence Person through Army MCO

By Defence quota, there are some seats reserved in 1A, 2AC, 3AC and sleeper class of Indian Railways but a defence person only gets a confirmed seat when he has a waitlisted ticket and for a confirmed ticket through MCO it will confirm the seat. A PDF file of the Defence Quota train list and seats is available below in the post.

Download DD Quota Train List (PDF)

View/ Download the file for details of trains in which Defence Quota (MCO Quota Train List) is available and how many seats.

You can view MCO DD Quota Train List below:

Procedure to avail of DD Quota from Army MCO

• DDO is meant for emergency movement of tps mainly for TD or unplanned leave for serving defence personnel and their family, thereafter, allotted on a First Come First Serve Basis to serving persons. Leftover seats may be allotted to Ex-Servicemen and their families.
• Booking against DDQ can be done a maximum of 30 days before the date of the journey.
• DD Quota will be allowed only on wait-listed tickets and not on RAC tickets.
• Res of DDQ will also be entertained through official letter, fax and signal only.
• Telephonic requests for reservation of DDQ will not be entertained.
• Defence commuters must carry an identity card/ dependent card while booking DDQ. Without showing an identity Card/dependent card, the tickets will not booked through DDQ.
• Cancellation of reservation through DD quota should be informed to MCO strictly 24 h before departure of train.

Requisition form for Allotment of DD / EQ Quota

1. Details of Service Personnel
(A) NAME:
(B) RANK:
(C) No.:
(D) UNIT:
(E) MOBILE NO.:

2. Details of Passenger
(A) NAME:
(B) RELATION:
(C) AGE & SEX:
(D) I-CARD/DEP CARD NO.:

3. Details of Journey
(A) TRAIN NO.:
(B) TRAIN NAME:
(C) D.O.J.:
(D) CLASS OF TRAVEL:
(E) PNR NO.:
(F) FROM:
(G) TO:

Conclusion

Army MCOs are essential for defence personnel to book railway tickets under the Defence Department Quota (DDQ). MCOs ensures that defence personnel can travel efficiently and effectively across the country by providing a dedicated channel for priority reservations, efficient booking processes, and additional facilities.