RRB Dialysis Technician Exam Pattern 2026 and Syllabus
RRB Dialysis Technician exam pattern 2026: 100 questions, 100 marks, 90 minutes, 1/3 negative marking, section marks, and the five professional subjects.
In short
- The CBT has 100 questions for 100 marks. The time is 90 minutes.
- Professional ability carries 70 marks. The other three sections carry 10 marks each.
- Each wrong answer costs 1/3 of the marks for that question.
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The RRB Dialysis Technician exam pattern 2026 is a single-stage computer-based test (CBT). The paper has 100 questions for 100 marks. You get 90 minutes. Each wrong answer costs 1/3 of the marks for that question. Return to the RRB Dialysis Technician 2026 guide for all pages.
What is the RRB Dialysis Technician exam pattern 2026?
The CBT has four sections. The notification calls the section split indicative. The question paper may vary.
| Section | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Professional ability | 70 | 70 |
| General Awareness | 10 | 10 |
| General Arithmetic, General Intelligence and Reasoning | 10 | 10 |
| General Science | 10 | 10 |
| Total | 100 | 100 |
All questions are objective and multiple choice. Each question has four options and only one correct answer. The notification gives one section table for all posts in CEN 05/2026.
What are the marking rules and the time limit?
The marking rules help you decide how many questions to attempt. The table lists the main rules.
| Rule | Detail |
|---|---|
| Duration | 90 minutes |
| Duration for PwBD candidates who are eligible for a scribe | 120 minutes |
| Negative marking | 1/3 of the marks for each wrong answer |
| Language | English, Hindi, and 13 regional languages |
| Calculator | Not allowed |
The CBT shows each question in your chosen language and in English. The RRB will also put mock tests on its official website so you can learn the online format.
How does negative marking change your attempt?
A wrong answer on a one-mark question costs about 0.33 mark. A random guess among four options gives no gain on average. If you can remove one option, a guess adds a small gain. Skip a question when you cannot remove any option.
What is the RRB Dialysis Technician syllabus?
Professional ability carries 70 percent of the marks. Give most of your study time to this section. The notification lists five subjects for the Dialysis Technician post:
- Anatomy
- Biochemistry and Pharmacology
- Physiology
- Introduction to Kidney Diseases
- Principles and Practice of Dialysis
The other 30 marks cover General Awareness, General Arithmetic, General Intelligence and Reasoning, and General Science. The RRB lists topics for these sections in Annexure C of the CEN. Read the detailed CEN on the official RRB website.
How does the exam pattern link to the selection process?
You must score the minimum marks for your category in this CBT. The RRB then ranks candidates by merit. Read the selection process for the minimum marks and the tie rule. Read the eligibility rules to confirm your qualification.
What is the next step after you learn the exam pattern?
Next, learn how the RRBs release the e-call letter and what to carry. Read the RRB Dialysis Technician admit card rules.
Frequently asked questions
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