The Indian Armed Forces often require soldiers to move at very short notice for duty, training, leave, medical needs, and family requirements. Recognizing this, the Indian Railways has extended special support through Movement Control Office (MCO) Quota, which allows serving soldiers and veterans to obtain railway reservations on priority even when normal quotas are exhausted.
Role of MCOs
MCOs are located at major railway junctions across the country. Their key functions include:
Assisting serving soldiers in getting urgent reservations during sudden duty movement, leave, or training.
Extending support to retired personnel and veterans who need travel for education, medical, pension, or personal reasons.
Coordinating with railway authorities to secure berths under the MCO Quota/ DD Quota.
Acting as a helpdesk for soldiers and veterans, providing guidance on reservation procedures.
This facility ensures that soldiers and ex-servicemen are not inconvenienced while traveling across the country, especially during emergencies.
Zone-Wise MCO Contact Numbers
Below is a comprehensive list of MCO Offices with their contact numbers (as authorized):
Agra MCO – 05622253255
Amritsar MCO – 01832560845
Ambala MCO – 01712645138
Ajmer MCO – 01452629595
Ahmedabad MCO – 07922160567
Allahabad MCO – 05322618176
Babina MCO – 05102741948
Bangalore MCO – 08022260358
Belgaum MCO – 08312422327
Behrampur MCO – 06802201645
Bikaner MCO – 01512546893
Bhatinda MCO – 01642236541
Bareilly MCO – 05812574869
Bhopal MCO – 07552733421
Coimbatore MCO – 04222302070
Chennai MCO – 04425356900
Chandigarh MCO – 01722658145
Devlali MCO – 02532497867
Dehradun MCO – 01352520159
Dumdum MCO – 03325119014
Delhi Jn MCO – 01123963529
Dimapur MCO – 03862233936
Dhupguri MCO – 03563259753
Ferozpur MCO – 01632248941
Guwahati MCO – 03612606689
Gaya MCO – 06312224131
Gorakhpur MCO – 05512207394
Goa MCO – 08322700505
Gwalior MCO – 07512344564
Hyderabad MCO – 04023201542
Howrah MCO – 03326386548
Hashimara MCO – 03566255260
H Nizamuddin MCO – 01124350338
Jabalpur MCO – 07612628230
Jaipur MCO – 01412360768
Jalandhar MCO – 01812414905
Jammu MCO – 01912470795
Jodhpur MCO – 02912516496
Jamnagar MCO – 02882756908
Jhansi MCO – 05174473605
Kanpur MCO – 051222328203
Kathgodam MCO – 05946222043
Khadki MCO – 02025817318
Kota MCO – 07442461048
Kochi MCO – 04842668129
Lucknow MCO – 05222637139
Mariani MCO – 03762310467
Meerut MCO – 01212664310
Mhow MCO – 07324226955
Misamari MCO – 03714253500
Mathura MCO – 05652410743
Mumbai CST MCO – 02222695537
Nagpur MCO – 01722560181
New Jalpaiguri (Siliguri) MCO – 03532691782
New Delhi MCO – 01123237984
Pune MCO – 02026119157
Pathankot MCO – 01862252010
Patna MCO – 06115231751
Palam MCO – 01123094802
Port Blair MCO – 0319224109
Ranchi MCO – 06512460827
Rangiya MCO – 03621241465
Sealdah MCO – 03323506412
Secundrabad MCO – 04027701602
Sagour MCO – 07582247689
Silchar MCO – 03842278939
Sri Ganganagar MCO – 01542444393
Suratgarh MCO – 01509225195
Trivandrum MCO – 04712323019
Tejpur MCO – 03712237643
Tinsukia MCO – 03742314851
Udhampur MCO – 01992243303
Visakhapatnam (Vizag) MCO – 08912750273
The MCO Quota is a lifeline for soldiers and veterans, ensuring seamless railway travel during emergencies or important needs. Whether for official duty, leave, training, medical treatment, or post-retirement travel, MCOs stand as an essential support system for the defence fraternity.