# RRB Dialysis Technician Eligibility 2026: Age, Degree > RRB Dialysis Technician eligibility 2026: age 20 to 33 on 1 January 2027, B.Sc. plus haemodialysis diploma, age relaxation table, and B1 medical standard. Source: https://bunkpoint.com/article/rrb/rrb-paramedical-dialysis-technician-cbt-1-2026/eligibility/ Category: [RRB](https://bunkpoint.com/article/rrb/) Guide: [RRB Paramedical (Dialysis Technician) 2026](https://bunkpoint.com/article/rrb/rrb-paramedical-dialysis-technician-cbt-1-2026/) ## In short - The age limit is 20 to 33 years as on 1 January 2027. - You need a B.Sc. plus a Diploma in Haemodialysis, or two years of haemodialysis training or experience. - The medical standard is B1, which includes a colour vision test. To meet RRB Dialysis Technician eligibility 2026, you must be **20 to 33 years old** on 1 January 2027. You must hold a B.Sc. plus a Diploma in Haemodialysis, or equivalent training. You must also meet medical standard **B1**. Return to the [RRB Dialysis Technician 2026 guide](/article/rrb/rrb-paramedical-dialysis-technician-cbt-1-2026/) for the full overview. ## RRB Dialysis Technician eligibility 2026: what qualification do you need? You must hold the qualification on or before **14 October 2026**, the closing date of the application. Candidates who wait for a final result are not eligible. The notification accepts these qualifications: - A B.Sc. plus a Diploma in Haemodialysis. - A B.Sc. plus two years of satisfactory in-house training or experience in haemodialysis work in a reputed institution. You must attach proof. - A B.Sc. in Dialysis Techniques, Dialysis Technology, or Renal Dialysis Technology. The notification accepts these as equivalent. The qualification must come from a recognized board, university, or institute. The RRB checks your original certificates at document verification. Read the [selection process](/article/rrb/rrb-paramedical-dialysis-technician-cbt-1-2026/selection-process/) to see that stage. ## What is the RRB Dialysis Technician age limit 2026? The age limit is **20 to 33 years**. The RRBs count your age on **1 January 2027**. Your date of birth in the form must match your Matriculation or SSLC certificate. The RRBs do not accept a later change of date of birth. | Category | Upper age limit for Dialysis Technician | | ---------------------- | --------------------------------------- | | UR and EWS | 33 years | | OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) | 36 years | | SC and ST | 38 years | ### What is the age relaxation for RRB Dialysis Technician? The table shows the relaxation in the upper age limit. You must show the correct certificate at document verification. | Category | Relaxation in upper age limit | | ------------------------------------- | ----------------------------------------------- | | SC and ST | 5 years | | OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) | 3 years | | PwBD, UR and EWS | 10 years | | PwBD, OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) | 13 years | | PwBD, SC and ST | 15 years | | Ex-servicemen, UR and EWS | 3 years after you deduct your length of service | | Ex-servicemen, OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) | 6 years after you deduct your length of service | | Ex-servicemen, SC and ST | 8 years after you deduct your length of service | You get only one relaxation. It is the largest one you qualify for. The relaxations do not add up. SC, ST, and OBC candidates who apply against unreserved vacancies get no age relaxation. ## What is the medical standard for RRB Dialysis Technician? The Dialysis Technician post needs medical standard **B1**. The railway medical authority tests you at the medical examination. You must be physically fit in all respects and meet these vision rules: - Distance vision must be 6/9 and 6/12, with or without glasses. The lens power must not exceed 4D. - Near vision must be Sn 0.6 and 0.6, with or without glasses. - You must pass tests for colour vision, binocular vision, night vision, and mesopic vision. A candidate who fails the medical standard gets no alternative post. A candidate may get one final chance to file a medical appeal, with the prescribed charges. Read the [exam pattern](/article/rrb/rrb-paramedical-dialysis-technician-cbt-1-2026/exam-pattern/) next to see the paper you must clear first. ## What is the next step after you check eligibility? Next, read the [RRB Dialysis Technician application guide](/article/rrb/rrb-paramedical-dialysis-technician-cbt-1-2026/how-to-apply/). It shows the steps, the fee, and the photo rules. It also shows the dates that have already passed. ## Frequently asked questions ### What is the age limit for RRB Dialysis Technician 2026? The age limit is 20 to 33 years, counted on 1 January 2027. The upper limit is 36 years for OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) candidates and 38 years for SC and ST candidates. ### What is the qualification for RRB Dialysis Technician? You need a B.Sc. plus a Diploma in Haemodialysis. You may instead show two years of satisfactory in-house training or experience in haemodialysis work in a reputed institution. You must attach proof of that experience. ### Is a B.Sc. in Dialysis Technology valid for RRB Dialysis Technician? Yes. The notification accepts a B.Sc. in Dialysis Techniques, a B.Sc. in Dialysis Technology, and a B.Sc. in Renal Dialysis Technology as equivalent qualifications for the Dialysis Technician post. ### Can final-year students apply for RRB Dialysis Technician? No. You must hold the full qualification on or before the closing date of 14 October 2026. Candidates who wait for the final result of the qualification are not eligible to apply. ### What is the medical standard for RRB Dialysis Technician? The medical standard is B1. You must pass tests for colour vision, binocular vision, night vision, and mesopic vision. Distance vision must be 6/9 and 6/12, with or without glasses. ### Do SC, ST, and OBC candidates get age relaxation in RRB Dialysis Technician? Yes. SC and ST candidates get 5 years and OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) candidates get 3 years. You must show the right certificate at document verification. You get only one relaxation, the largest one you qualify for. ## More in this guide - [RRB Paramedical (Dialysis Technician) 2026](https://bunkpoint.com/article/rrb/rrb-paramedical-dialysis-technician-cbt-1-2026/): RRB Dialysis Technician 2026 guide: 1 vacancy, Level 6 pay of ₹35,400, age 20 to 33, B.Sc. plus haemodialysis, and CBT details under CEN 05/2026. - [Notification](https://bunkpoint.com/article/rrb/rrb-paramedical-dialysis-technician-cbt-1-2026/notification/): RRB Dialysis Technician notification 2026 under CEN 05/2026: 1 vacancy, 590 total posts, Level 6 pay of ₹35,400, and all key application dates. - [How to Apply](https://bunkpoint.com/article/rrb/rrb-paramedical-dialysis-technician-cbt-1-2026/how-to-apply/): RRB Dialysis Technician apply online 2026: application steps, ₹500 and ₹250 fee table with refund, live photo rules, and closing dates under CEN 05/2026. - [Selection Process](https://bunkpoint.com/article/rrb/rrb-paramedical-dialysis-technician-cbt-1-2026/selection-process/): RRB Dialysis Technician selection process 2026: single-stage CBT, document verification, medical exam, 1:1 shortlisting, and qualifying marks. - [Exam Pattern](https://bunkpoint.com/article/rrb/rrb-paramedical-dialysis-technician-cbt-1-2026/exam-pattern/): RRB Dialysis Technician exam pattern 2026: 100 questions, 100 marks, 90 minutes, 1/3 negative marking, section marks, and the five professional subjects. - [Admit Card](https://bunkpoint.com/article/rrb/rrb-paramedical-dialysis-technician-cbt-1-2026/admit-card/): RRB Dialysis Technician admit card 2026: e-call letter about 4 days before the CBT, city slip about 10 days before, documents to carry, and banned items.