RRB Paramedical Syllabus 2026 Check Exam Pattern and Subject-Wise Topics
The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) conducts a Computer Based Test (CBT) for the recruitment of various Paramedical Staff positions including Staff Nurse, Pharmacist, Radiographer, Lab Superintendent, Physiotherapist, ECG Technician, and Dietician for 434 vacancies. The CBT examination comprises 100 multiple-choice questions carrying 100 marks with a duration of 90 minutes. A major 70% weightage is allocated to the Professional Ability section specific to the post applied for. Check the detailed CBT exam pattern, post-wise syllabus breakdown, negative marking rules, and preparation strategy below.
Name of Exam: RRB Paramedical Syllabus & CBT Exam Pattern 2026 | Total Posts: 434 | Status: Official Syllabus & Pattern Available
Exam Overview
| Conducting Body | Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs) |
|---|---|
| Exam Name | RRB Paramedical CBT 2026 |
| Total Vacancies | 434 Posts |
| Exam Dates | 10th, 11th & 12th March 2026 |
| Exam Mode | Online (Computer Based Test - CBT) |
Marking Scheme & Duration
| Total Questions | 100 Multiple Choice Questions |
|---|---|
| Total Marks | 100 Marks (1 Mark per Question) |
| Exam Duration | 90 Minutes (1 Hour 30 Minutes) |
| Negative Marking | 0.25 (1/4) Mark deducted for each wrong answer |
| Selection Mode | CBT Merit followed by Document Verification & Medical Exam |
RRB Paramedical CBT Exam Pattern 2026
| S. No. | Section / Subject | No. of Questions | Total Marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | General Awareness | 10 | 10 |
| 2 | General Arithmetic, General Intelligence & Reasoning | 10 | 10 |
| 3 | General Science (Physics, Chemistry & Life Sciences up to 10th CBSE) | 10 | 10 |
| 4 | Professional Ability (Post-Specific Core Domain) | 70 | 70 |
| Total | 100 Questions | 100 Marks | |
Note: The exam pattern does not include any Computer Based Aptitude Test (CBAT). Shortlisting is strictly done on the basis of marks obtained in this single-stage CBT.
Indicative Minimum Qualifying Marks
| Unreserved (UR) & EWS | 40% Marks |
|---|---|
| OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) | 30% Marks |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) | 30% Marks |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) | 25% Marks |
| (PwBD candidates get 2% relaxation in case of vacancy shortage). | |
Key Exam Highlights
- Professional Ability holds 70% weightage of total marks.
- Questions are objective multiple choice (MCQ) type.
- Time management is vital: 100 questions to be solved in 90 minutes.
- Negative marking exists; avoid random guessing.
Detailed Syllabus: General Subjects (30 Marks)
| 1. General Awareness (10 Marks) | Current Affairs, Indian History & Freedom Struggle, Indian Geography, Indian Polity and Constitution, Indian Economy, Culture and Heritage of India, General Scientific and Technological Developments, Environmental Issues concerning India and the World, Sports and Games. |
|---|---|
| 2. General Arithmetic, Intelligence & Reasoning (10 Marks) | Arithmetic: Number System, BODMAS & Simplification, Decimals, Fractions, LCM & HCF, Ratio & Proportion, Percentages, Mensuration, Time & Work, Time & Distance, Simple & Compound Interest, Profit & Loss, Elementary Algebra, Geometry & Trigonometry, Elementary Statistics, Square Root, Age Calculations, Calendar & Clock, Pipes & Cisterns. Reasoning: Analogies, Alphabetical & Number Series, Coding-Decoding, Mathematical Operations, Blood Relations, Syllogism, Jumbling, Venn Diagrams, Data Interpretation & Sufficiency, Conclusions and Decision-Making, Analytical Reasoning, Directions, Statements - Arguments and Assumptions. |
| 3. General Science (10 Marks) | Physics, Chemistry, and Life Sciences basics covering the 10th Standard CBSE/NCERT curriculum. |
Detailed Syllabus: Professional Ability (70 Marks - Post-Wise)
| Post Name | Key Syllabus Topics |
|---|---|
| Staff Nurse | Anatomy, Physiology, Nutrition, Biochemistry, Nursing Foundations, Psychology, Microbiology, Sociology, Pharmacology, Pathology, Genetics, Medical-Surgical Nursing, Community Health Nursing, Child Health Nursing, Mental Health Nursing, Midwifery & Obstetrical Nursing, Nursing Research & Statistics, Management of Nursing Services. |
| Pharmacist Grade III | Human Anatomy & Physiology, Pharmaceutical Analysis, Pharmaceutics, Pharmaceutical Chemistry (Organic & Inorganic), Biochemistry & Pathophysiology, Pharmacology, Pharmacognosy & Phytochemistry, Industrial Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Jurisprudence, Biopharmaceutics & Pharmacokinetics, Quality Assurance, Pharmacy Practice. |
| Radiographer | Human Anatomy & Physiology, Radiology Physics, Radiation Physics and Diagnostic Radiology, X-Ray Machines & Accessories, X-ray Film & Image Processing, Clinical Radiography Positioning, Medical Ethics & Patient Care, Modern Imaging Modalities (CT, MRI, Ultrasound), Contrast Radiography, Radiation Safety. |
| Lab Superintendent Grade III | Sociology and Psychology, Physiology, Basic Chemistry & Biochemistry, Physics, Histopathology & Cytology, Clinical Pathology & Hematology, Parasitology & Entomology, Clinical Biochemistry, Transfusion Medicine & Immunohaematology, Virology, Mycology, Advanced Serology. |
| Physiotherapist | Anatomy, Physiology, Applied Physiology, Biomechanics, Exercise Therapy, Electrotherapy (low, medium, high frequency), Clinical Orthopaedics, Community Medicine, Clinical Cardio-Respiratory Diseases, Rehabilitation Medicine, Bio-Statistics & Research Methodology. |
| Dietician | Human Biology & Body Functions, Nutrients, Basic and Advanced Nutrition, Nutraceuticals, Diet Therapy for Special Conditions, Nutritional Biochemistry, Medical Nutrition Management, Clinical Nutrition, Food Microbiology, Pediatric & Geriatric Nutrition. |
| Dental Hygienist | Dental Hygiene & Oral Prophylaxis, Community Health Dentistry, Operative Room Technique & Chairside Assistance, Dental Materials, Dental Ethics & Jurisprudence, General and Dental Anatomy/Physiology, Dental Radiology. |
| Dialysis Technician | Anatomy, Physiology, Biochemistry, Pharmacology, Introduction to Kidney Diseases, Principles and Practice of Hemodialysis and Peritoneal Dialysis. |
| ECG Technician | Anatomy, Physiology, Biochemistry, Pharmacology, Introduction to Cardiovascular Diseases, Basic and Advanced Cardiovascular Investigations, ECG wave interpretations. |
| Health & Malaria Inspector Gr III | Food and Nutrition, Environmental Sanitation and Sanitary Engineering, Communicable & Non-Communicable Diseases (Prevention and Control), Vital & Health Statistics. |
| Optometrist | Physical and Geometrical Optics, General & Ocular Anatomy/Physiology, Optometric Optics, Ocular Diseases, Pharmacology, Visual Optics, Binocular Vision, Glaucoma, Low Vision Aids, Contact Lenses. |
| Lab Assistant Grade III | Anatomy, Physiology, Biochemistry, Fundamentals of Medical Laboratory Technology (MLT), Microbiology, Clinical Biochemistry, Pathology, Histopathology, Hematology & Blood Banking. |
Preparation Strategy for RRB Paramedical Exam 2026
| Prioritize Professional Ability | Since Professional Ability carries 70% of the aggregate marks, dedicate at least 65-70% of your daily preparation time to post-specific technical subjects and clinical questions. |
|---|---|
| Do Not Ignore General Subjects | The 30 marks distributed across General Awareness, Arithmetic-Reasoning, and General Science can be the deciding factor for merit ranking. Regular practice guarantees high accuracy. |
| Practice Standard 10th CBSE Science | Review basic concepts of Physics, Chemistry, and Biology from Class 9th and 10th NCERT books to score full marks in the General Science section. |
| Solve Previous Year Papers & Mock Tests | Take timed full-length CBT mock tests to master solving 100 questions within the 90-minute limit and minimize negative marking (0.25 penalty per wrong response). |
| Create Concise Formula & Fact Notes | Maintain short summary notes for medical terminologies, dosages, anatomy charts, and clinical procedures for rapid revision before the exam. |
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