RRB Paramedical Syllabus 2026 - CBT Exam Pattern, Post-wise Professional Ability Topics
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The Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs), Ministry of Railways have notified the Centralised Employment Notice (CEN) No. 05/2026 for Paramedical Categories with 590 vacancies across 9 paramedical posts (standardised on 12.09.2026). Selection is through a Single Stage Computer Based Test (CBT) followed by Document Verification and Medical Examination. The detailed post-wise syllabus are given in Annexure C of the CEN.
Exam Pattern
| Particular | Detail |
|---|---|
| Mode | Single Stage CBT (Computer Based Test) + Document Verification + Medical Examination |
| Questions | 100 objective type multiple-choice questions (4 options, one correct) |
| Duration | 90 minutes (120 minutes for PwBD candidates eligible for the scribe facility) |
| Negative Marking | 1/3 mark deducted for every wrong answer |
| Minimum Qualifying Marks | UR/EWS – 40%; OBC (NCL) & SC – 30%; ST – 25% |
Marks Distribution (Section-wise)
| Subject | No. of 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 |
The subject/section-wise distribution given above is indicative; the question paper may vary. Qualifying marks may be relaxed by 2 marks for PwBD candidates in case of shortage of PwBD candidates against vacancies reserved for them.
Detailed Syllabus – CEN No. 05/2026 (Paramedical Categories)
1. Professional Ability (Post-wise syllabus as per Annexure C)
| Cat. No. | Post | Professional Ability Syllabus |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nursing Superintendent | Anatomy, Physiology, Nutrition, Biochemistry, Nursing Foundations, Psychology, Microbiology, Sociology, Pharmacology, Pathology, Genetics, Medical-Surgical Nursing (Adult including Geriatrics)-I, Community Health Nursing, Child Health Nursing, Mental Health Nursing, Midwifery and Obstetrical Nursing, Nursing Research & Statistics, Management of Nursing Services and Education |
| 2 | Dialysis Technician | Anatomy, Biochemistry & Pharmacology, Physiology, Introduction to Kidney diseases, Principles and practice of Dialysis |
| 3 | Health & Malaria Inspector Grade II | Food & Nutrition, Environmental Sanitation and Sanitary Engineering, Communicable and Non-Communicable Diseases (Prevention and Control), Health and Death Statistics |
| 4 | Audiologist & Speech Therapist | Speech and Language development & disorders, Basic Anatomy & Physiology related to Speech & Hearing, Diagnostic & Rehabilitation Audiology, Psychology related to Speech & Hearing, Basic Acoustic, Pathology of Hearing and Hearing System, Phonetics + Phonology electives, Speech Language diagnostics and therapeutics, Paediatric Audiology, Management of the Hearing Impaired, Voice & Laryngectomy, Hearing Conservation, Aural Rehabilitation & Its Instrumentation |
| 5 | Pharmacist (Entry Grade) | Human Anatomy and Physiology, Pharmaceutical Analysis, Pharmaceutics, Pharmaceutical Inorganic Chemistry, Remedial Biology/Remedial Mathematics, Pharmaceutical Organic Chemistry, Biochemistry, Pathophysiology, Computer Applications in Pharmacy, Environmental sciences, Physical Pharmaceutics, Pharmaceutical Microbiology, Pharmaceutical Engineering, Medicinal Chemistry, Pharmacology, Pharmacognosy and Phytochemistry, Industrial Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Jurisprudence, Herbal Drug Technology, Biopharmaceutics and Pharmacokinetics, Pharmaceutical Biotechnology, Quality Assurance, Instrumental Methods of Analysis, Pharmacy Practice, Novel Drug Delivery System, Biostatistics and Research Methodology, Social and Preventive Pharmacy, Pharma Marketing Management, Pharmaceutical Regulatory Science, Pharmacovigilance, Quality Control and Standardization of Herbals, Computer Aided Drug Design, Cell and Molecular Biology, Cosmetic Science, Experimental Pharmacology, Advanced Instrumentation Techniques, Dietary Supplements and Nutraceuticals |
| 6 | Radiographer X-Ray Technician | Human Anatomy & Physiology, Radiology Physics, General Physics, Radiation Physics & Physics of Diagnostic Radiology, X-Ray Machines & Accessories, Maintenance, X-ray Film / Image processing Techniques (Dark Room Techniques), Clinical Radiography-Positioning, Medical Ethics and patient care, Principles of Medical Emergencies, Equipments, Techniques of modern Imaging Modalities, Contrast & Special Radiography procedures, Quality Control at Radiology & Radiation Safety |
| 7 | ECG Technician | Anatomy, Physiology, Biochemistry, Pharmacology, Introduction to Cardiovascular Diseases, Basic Cardiovascular Investigations, Advanced Cardiovascular Investigations |
| 8 | Optometrist | Physical and Geometrical Optics, General Anatomy and General Physiology, Ocular Anatomy and Ocular Physiology, Basic Biochemistry, Nutrition, Principles of Lighting, Hospital Procedures, Optometric Optics, Ocular Diseases, Visual Optics, Pharmacology, Pathology and Microbiology, Optometric Instruments, Clinical Examination of Visual System, Clinical Psychology, Clinics, Binocular vision, Glaucoma, Low Vision Aids, Dispensing Optics, Pediatric Optometry and Geriatric Optometry, Contact Lens, Law & Optometry and Occupational Optometry, Systemic Diseases, Epidemiology and Bio Statistics, Public Health and Community Optometry |
| 9 | Laboratory Assistant Grade II | Anatomy, Physiology, Biochemistry, Fundamentals of Medical laboratory Technology, Microbiology, Clinical biochemistry, Pathology & Histopathology, Haematology and Blood and bank |
2. Common Syllabus (Applicable to all posts)
a) General Arithmetic
Number systems, BODMAS, Decimals, Fractions, LCM and HCF, Ratio and Proportion, Percentages, Mensuration, Time and Work, Time and Distance, Simple and Compound Interest, Profit and Loss, Algebra, Geometry, Trigonometry, Elementary Statistics, Square Root, Age Calculations, Calendar & Clock, Pipes & Cistern
b) General Intelligence and Reasoning
Analogies, Alphabetical and Number Series, Coding and Decoding, Mathematical operations, Relationships, Syllogism, Jumbling, Venn Diagram, Data Interpretation and Sufficiency, Conclusions and Decision Making, Similarities and Differences, Analytical reasoning, Classification, Directions, Statement – Arguments and Assumptions etc.
c) General Awareness
Knowledge of Current affairs, Indian geography, culture and history of India including freedom struggle, Indian Polity and constitution, Indian Economy, Environmental issues concerning India and the World, Sports, General scientific and technological developments etc.
d) General Science
Physics, Chemistry and Life Sciences (up to 10th Standard CBSE syllabus).
Preparation Tips
- Give Professional Ability (70 of 100 marks) proportionally more time; it is post-specific and the main scoring section.
- Practise timed mocks of 100 questions in 90 minutes while minding the 1/3 negative marking.
- Keep short revision notes for your post-specific subject; revise Common section topics (Arithmetic, Reasoning, Awareness, Science) regularly.
Important Links
| Detailed CEN No. 05/2026 (Official PDF) | Download Syllabus / CEN PDF |
| Apply Online (RRB) | rrbapply.gov.in |
| RRB Official Website | rrb.indianrailways.gov.in |
Disclaimer: The syllabus above is reproduced from Annexure C of the detailed CEN No. 05/2026. Candidates should refer to the official notification for any amendments.
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