The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) conducts a Computer Based Test (CBT) to fill various Paramedical Staff posts such as Staff Nurse, Pharmacist, Radiographer, Physiotherapist, Dietician, and more. This article covers the complete RRB Paramedical Syllabus 2026 along with the exam pattern, marking scheme, and subject-wise topics based on the latest available notification details. Understanding the syllabus and exam pattern together helps candidates plan a focused study strategy and avoid wasting time on topics that are not actually tested.
RRB Paramedical Syllabus and Exam Pattern 2026 - Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Conducting Body | Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) |
| Posts | Various Paramedical Staff Posts |
| Vacancies | 434 |
| RRB Paramedical Exam Date 2026 | 10th, 11th and 12th March 2026 |
| Mode of Exam | Online (Computer Based Test) |
| Number of Questions | 100 |
| Total Marks | 100 |
| Duration of Exam | 90 minutes |
| Negative Marking | 0.25 mark for each wrong answer |
| Selection Process | Computer Based Test (CBT) |
| Official Website | rrbcdg.gov.in |
RRB Paramedical Selection Process 2026
The RRB Paramedical Recruitment is conducted through the following stage:
- Computer Based Test (CBT): A single-stage online objective exam of 100 questions covering General Awareness, General Arithmetic, General Intelligence and Reasoning, General Science, and Professional Ability.
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RRB Paramedical Exam Pattern 2026
CBT Exam Pattern
The RRB Paramedical CBT consists of 100 objective-type (MCQ) questions divided across four sections, to be completed in 90 minutes.
| Subjects | No. of Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| General Awareness | 10 | 10 |
| General Arithmetic, General Intelligence and Reasoning | 10 | 10 |
| General Science | 10 | 10 |
| Professional Ability | 70 | 70 |
| Total | 100 | 100 |
Duration: 90 minutes for the complete paper.
Marking scheme: 1 mark is awarded for each correct answer, and 0.25 mark is deducted for each incorrect answer, as per the 2026 source.
The RRB Paramedical exam pattern does not include a separate CBAT (Computer Based Aptitude Test) stage unlike posts such as Loco Pilot based on the notification details available. Selection for Paramedical posts is determined through the CBT score.
Minimum Qualifying Marks (Previous Cycle)
The table below shows the category-wise minimum qualifying percentage from the previous RRB Paramedical exam cycle. This has not been reconfirmed in the 2026 source, so treat it as indicative until the official 2026 notification specifies the qualifying criteria.
| Category | Minimum Qualifying Marks |
|---|---|
| UR and EWS | 40% |
| OBC (NCL) | 30% |
| SC | 30% |
| ST | 25% |
RRB Paramedical Syllabus 2026
The RRB Paramedical Syllabus is divided into General Subjects (common to all posts) and Professional Ability (specific to the post applied for). Both are detailed below.
1. General Awareness
- Current Affairs
- Indian Geography
- Indian Polity and Constitution
- Indian Economy
- Indian History, including the Freedom Struggle
- Indian Culture
- General Science and Technology developments
- Environmental Issues concerning India and the World
- Sports
2. General Arithmetic, General Intelligence and Reasoning
(A) Arithmetic topics
- Number System
- BODMAS and Simplification
- Decimals and Fractions
- HCF and LCM
- Ratio and Proportion
- Percentages
- Simple and Compound Interest
- Profit and Loss
- Time and Work
- Time and Distance
- Average
- Mensuration
- Algebra, Geometry and Trigonometry (elementary level)
- Elementary Statistics
- Square Root, Age Calculations, Calendar and Clock
- Pipes and Cisterns
- Data Interpretation
(B) Reasoning topics
- Analogies
- Alphabetical and Number Series
- Coding and Decoding
- Mathematical Operations
- Relationships
- Syllogism
- Jumbling
- Venn Diagrams
- Data Sufficiency
- Conclusions and Decision-Making
- Similarities and Differences
- Analytical Reasoning and Classification
- Directions
- Statements - Arguments and Assumptions
3. General Science
- Physics
- Chemistry
- Life Sciences (up to 10th Standard CBSE syllabus)
4. Professional Ability (Post-Wise Syllabus)
The Professional Ability section carries the highest weightage (70 out of 100 marks) and is specific to the post applied for. Key topics for major RRB Paramedical posts are listed below.
| Post | 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 and Obstetrical Nursing, Nursing Research and Statistics, Management of Nursing Services |
| Pharmacist Grade III | Human Anatomy and Physiology, Pharmaceutical Analysis, Pharmaceutics, Pharmaceutical Chemistry (Organic and Inorganic), Biochemistry and Pathophysiology, Pharmacology, Pharmacognosy and Phytochemistry, Industrial Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Jurisprudence, Biopharmaceutics and Pharmacokinetics, Quality Assurance, Pharmacy Practice |
| Radiographer | Human Anatomy and Physiology, Radiology Physics, Radiation Physics and Physics of Diagnostic Radiology, X-Ray Machines and Accessories, X-ray Film and Image Processing, Clinical Radiography Positioning, Medical Ethics and Patient Care, Modern Imaging Modalities, Contrast Radiography, Radiation Safety |
| Physiotherapist | Anatomy, Physiology, Applied Physiology, Biomechanics, Exercise Therapy, Electrotherapy (low, medium and high frequency), Clinical Orthopaedics, Community Medicine, Clinical Cardio-Respiratory Diseases, Rehabilitation Medicine, Bio-Statistics and Research Methodology |
| Dietician | Human Biology and Body Functions, Nutrients, Basic and Advanced Nutrition, Nutraceuticals, Diet Therapy for Special Conditions, Nutritional Biochemistry, Medical Nutrition Management, Clinical Nutrition, Food Microbiology, Pediatric and Geriatric Nutrition |
| Dental Hygienist | Dental Hygiene and Oral Prophylaxis, Community Health Dentistry, Operative Room Technique and Chairside Assistance, Dental Materials, Dental Ethics and Jurisprudence, Anatomy and Physiology (General and Dental/Oral), Dental Radiology |
| Dialysis Technician | Anatomy, Physiology, Biochemistry and Pharmacology, Introduction to Kidney Diseases, Principles and Practice of Dialysis |
| Extension Educator | Methodology and Perspectives of Social Sciences, Essence of Sociology, Social Research Methods, Sociological Thought, Social Stratification, Environment and Society, Perspectives on Indian Society, Gerontology, Sociology of Development, Tribal Society in India |
| Health and Malaria Inspector Grade III | Food and Nutrition, Environmental Sanitation and Sanitary Engineering, Communicable and Non-Communicable Diseases (Prevention and Control), Health and Death Statistics |
| Lab Superintendent Grade III | Sociology and Psychology, Physiology, Basic Chemistry and Biochemistry, Physics, Histopathology and Cytology, Clinical Pathology and Hematology, Parasitology and Entomology, Clinical Biochemistry, Transfusion Medicine and Immunohaematology, Virology, Mycology, Advanced Serology |
| Optometrist | Physical and Geometrical Optics, General and Ocular Anatomy/Physiology, Optometric Optics, Ocular Diseases, Pharmacology, Visual Optics, Binocular Vision, Glaucoma, Low Vision Aids, Contact Lens, Public Health and Community Optometry |
| Perfusionist | Anatomy, Physiology and Biochemistry Basics, Instrumentation and Measurements, Perfusion Techniques, Applied Perfusion Technology, Cardio-Pulmonary Bypass, Oxygenators, Perfusion Equipment, Biomedical Electronics, Postoperative Intensive Care Management |
| Speech Therapist | Sound and Hearing, Anatomy and Physiology of the Ear, Hearing Loss Evaluation, Speech and Language Pathology, Disorders of Speech and Language, Hearing Aids and Earmolds, Rehabilitation, Management of Speech and Language Disorders |
| ECG Technician | Anatomy, Physiology, Biochemistry, Pharmacology, Introduction to Cardiovascular Diseases, Basic and Advanced Cardiovascular Investigations |
| Lady Health Visitor | Community Health Nursing, Health Promotion, Primary Health Care, Midwifery, Child Health Care Nursing, Health Center Management |
| Lab Assistant Grade III | Anatomy, Physiology, Biochemistry, Fundamentals of Medical Laboratory Technology, Microbiology, Clinical Biochemistry, Pathology and Histopathology, Hematology and Blood Bank |
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How to Prepare for RRB Paramedical Exam 2026
- Start with the official syllabus and exam pattern so your study plan matches exactly what is tested, especially the Professional Ability section that carries 70 of the 100 marks.
- Build a subject-wise timetable that gives proportionally more time to Professional Ability without neglecting the 30 marks spread across General Awareness, Arithmetic-Reasoning, and Science.
- Solve previous year question papers to understand the difficulty level and recurring topic patterns for your specific post.
- Take regular mock tests under timed conditions to build speed for the 90-minute, 100-question format and to practice managing the negative marking risk.
- Maintain short revision notes for your Professional Ability subject, since this is the highest-scoring and most post-specific section.
- Track your mock test scores by section and revisit weak topics before moving to new ones.
