RRB Paramedical Syllabus 2026 - CBT Exam Pattern, Post-wise Professional Ability Topics
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All India (RRB zones)
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434
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Overview
The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) conducts a single-stage online CBT for Paramedical Staff posts (Staff Nurse, Pharmacist, Radiographer, Physiotherapist, Dietician & more) — 434 vacancies. CBT tentatively 10–12 March 2026. Selection through CBT score (no CBAT stage).
Exam Pattern
- 100 MCQs × 1 mark = 100 marks; 90 minutes; negative marking 0.25 per wrong answer (2026 source; previous cycle used 1/3 — verify in official notification).
Marks Distribution
| Subject | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| General Awareness | 10 | 10 |
| General Arithmetic, General Intelligence & Reasoning | 10 | 10 |
| General Science | 10 | 10 |
| Professional Ability (post-specific) | 70 | 70 |
| Total | 100 | 100 |
Minimum Qualifying Marks (previous cycle — indicative)
| Category | Qualifying % |
|---|---|
| UR / EWS | 40% |
| OBC (NCL) | 30% |
| SC | 30% |
| ST | 25% |
Subject-wise Syllabus
1. General Awareness
Current Affairs; Indian Geography; Polity & Constitution; Economy; History incl. freedom struggle; Culture; Science-Tech developments; Environment (India & World); Sports.
2. General Arithmetic
Number System; BODMAS & Simplification; Decimals & Fractions; HCF & LCM; Ratio & Proportion; Percentages; SI & CI; Profit & Loss; Time & Work; Time & Distance; Average; Mensuration; Algebra, Geometry & Trigonometry (elementary); Elementary Statistics; Square Root, Age, Calendar & Clock; Pipes & Cisterns; Data Interpretation.
3. Reasoning
Analogies; Alphabetical & Number Series; Coding-Decoding; Mathematical Operations; Relationships; Syllogism; Jumbling; Venn Diagrams; Data Sufficiency; Conclusions & Decision-Making; Similarities & Differences; Analytical Reasoning & Classification; Directions; Statements-Arguments-Assumptions.
4. General Science (up to Class-10 CBSE)
Physics; Chemistry; Life Sciences.
5. Professional Ability — post-wise topics
| Post | Key Topics |
|---|---|
| Staff Nurse | Anatomy, Physiology, Nutrition, Biochemistry, Nursing Foundations, Psychology, Microbiology, Sociology, Pharmacology, Pathology, Genetics, Medical-Surgical / Community / Child / Mental Health Nursing, Midwifery & Obstetrical Nursing, Nursing Research & Statistics, Management of Nursing Services |
| Pharmacist Gr-III | Human Anatomy & Physiology, Pharmaceutical Analysis, Pharmaceutics, Pharma Chemistry (Organic/Inorganic), Biochemistry & Pathophysiology, Pharmacology, Pharmacognosy & Phytochemistry, Industrial Pharmacy, Jurisprudence, Biopharmaceutics & Pharmacokinetics, QA, Pharmacy Practice |
| Radiographer | Human Anatomy & Physiology, Radiology/Radiation Physics, X-Ray Machines & Accessories, Film & Image Processing, Clinical Positioning, Ethics & Patient Care, Modern Imaging, Contrast Radiography, Radiation Safety |
| Physiotherapist | Anatomy, Physiology, Applied Physiology, Biomechanics, Exercise & Electrotherapy, Clinical Orthopaedics, Community Medicine, Cardio-Respiratory Diseases, Rehabilitation Medicine, Biostatistics & Research |
| Dietician | Human Biology, Nutrients, Basic & Advanced Nutrition, Nutraceuticals, Diet Therapy, Nutritional Biochemistry, Medical & Clinical Nutrition, Food Microbiology, Pediatric & Geriatric Nutrition |
| Dental Hygienist | Oral Prophylaxis, Community Dentistry, Chairside Assistance, Dental Materials, Ethics & Jurisprudence, General & Dental Anatomy/Physiology, Dental Radiology |
| Dialysis Technician | Anatomy, Physiology, Biochemistry & Pharmacology, Kidney Diseases, Dialysis Principles & Practice |
| Extension Educator | Social Sciences Methodology, Sociology, Social Research Methods, Stratification, Environment & Society, Indian Society, Gerontology, Development & Tribal Sociology |
| Health & Malaria Inspector Gr-III | Food & Nutrition, Environmental Sanitation & Sanitary Engineering, Communicable/Non-Communicable Diseases, Health & Death Statistics |
| Lab Superintendent Gr-III | Sociology & Psychology, Physiology, Chemistry & Biochemistry, Physics, Histopathology & Cytology, Clinical Pathology & Hematology, Parasitology & Entomology, Transfusion Medicine, Virology, Mycology, Serology |
| Optometrist | Optics (Physical/Geometrical/Visual/Optometric), Ocular Anatomy/Physiology/Diseases, Pharmacology, Binocular Vision, Glaucoma, Low Vision Aids, Contact Lens, Community Optometry |
| Perfusionist | Anatomy/Physiology/Biochemistry Basics, Instrumentation, Perfusion Techniques & Technology, Cardio-Pulmonary Bypass, Oxygenators, Biomedical Electronics, Post-op Intensive Care |
| Speech Therapist | Sound & Hearing, Ear Anatomy/Physiology, Hearing Evaluation, Speech-Language Pathology & Disorders, Hearing Aids, Rehabilitation |
| ECG Technician | Anatomy, Physiology, Biochemistry, Pharmacology, Cardiovascular Diseases & Investigations (Basic/Advanced) |
| Lady Health Visitor | Community Health Nursing, Health Promotion, Primary Health Care, Midwifery, Child Health, Health Center Management |
| Lab Assistant Gr-III | Anatomy, Physiology, Biochemistry, MLT Fundamentals, Microbiology, Clinical Biochemistry, Pathology & Histopathology, Hematology & Blood Bank |
Preparation Tips
- Give Professional Ability (70/100) proportionally more time; solve previous papers & timed mocks (90 min / 100 Qs, mind negative marking).
- Track section-wise mock scores; keep short revision notes for your post-specific subject.
Important Links
| RRB Official Website | rrb.indianrailways.gov.in |
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What is RRB Paramedical Syllabus 2026 - CBT Exam Pattern, Post-wise Professional Ability Topics?
RRB Paramedical Syllabus 2026 - CBT Exam Pattern, Post-wise Professional Ability Topics is a government recruitment notification published by Railway Recruitment Board. Apply before the last date to be considered for the post.
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Online applications for Railway Recruitment Board Recruitment 2026 start on 09 September 2026.
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