The RRB Paramedical Staff 2026 CBT is a single-stage online exam divided into a General section (Part A) and post-specific Professional Knowledge (Part B).
CBT Pattern – Common Structure
| Part | Section | Questions | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Part A | General Awareness (GK, Current Affairs, Maths, Reasoning, Science) | 20 | 20 | 90 Minutes |
| Part B | Professional Knowledge (Post-Specific) | 80 | 80 | |
| Total | 100 | 100 | ||
Negative Marking: 1/3 mark deducted per wrong answer.
Post-Wise Pattern
| Post | Part A | Part B | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Staff Nurse | 20 marks | 80 marks | 100 marks |
| Pharmacist | 20 marks | 80 marks | 100 marks |
| Health & Malaria Inspector | 20 marks | 80 marks | 100 marks |
| Lab Superintendent | 20 marks | 80 marks | 100 marks |
| Physiotherapist | 20 marks | 80 marks | 100 marks |
Difficulty Assessment
- Part A: Easy to Medium – standard GK and basic Maths/Reasoning.
- Part B: Medium to Hard – requires thorough diploma/degree-level professional knowledge.