RRB Paramedical Staff 2026 Syllabus – Complete Subject-Wise Breakdown

RRB Paramedical

Railway Recruitment Board12th / Graduate (Health Sciences) medium

The RRB Paramedical Staff 2026 CBT covers a General Awareness section (Part A) plus post-specific professional knowledge (Part B).

Part A – General Awareness (Common to All Posts)

Topic AreaKey Topics
General Science & HealthcarePhysics basics, Chemistry basics, Biology (human body, diseases, nutrition), Healthcare-related science
Mathematics & ReasoningNumber System, Percentage, Ratio, Time-Work, Arithmetic, Analogies, Series, Coding-Decoding, Non-Verbal Reasoning
Current AffairsNational/international events, Health policies, Government health schemes (Ayushman Bharat, PMJAY), Sports, Awards
General KnowledgeIndian History, Geography, Polity, Economy, Railways-specific GK

Part B – Professional Knowledge (Post-Specific)

Staff Nurse

  • Anatomy & Physiology (all body systems)
  • Fundamentals of Nursing – nursing care, procedures, infection control
  • Medical-Surgical Nursing – diseases, treatments, post-operative care
  • Pediatric Nursing, OBG Nursing, Community Health Nursing, Mental Health Nursing
  • Nutrition & Diet Therapy, Pharmacology basics, Bio-safety norms

Pharmacist

  • Pharmaceutics, Pharmacognosy, Pharmaceutical Chemistry
  • Pharmacology & Toxicology
  • Drug Store Management, Dispensing Pharmacy, Drug Laws & DPCO guidelines

Health & Malaria Inspector

  • Vector-Borne Diseases (Malaria, Dengue, Filaria, JE) – biology, prevention, control
  • Communicable and Non-Communicable Diseases, Sanitation & Hygiene
  • Health Education, Community Medicine, Environmental Health, Vaccination

Lab Superintendent

  • Clinical Biochemistry – tests and interpretations
  • Haematology – blood tests, blood banking basics
  • Microbiology – culture, staining, identification
  • Histopathology & Cytology basics, Quality Control, Biosafety

Physiotherapist

  • Anatomy, Physiology & Kinesiology
  • Electrotherapy (TENS, Ultrasound, Interferential), Exercise therapy, Mobilisation
  • Musculoskeletal, Neurological, Paediatric, Orthopaedic Physiotherapy

Frequently Asked Questions

Q.What is Part B in RRB Paramedical CBT?

Part B covers professional/technical knowledge specific to each post. For Staff Nurse it covers Anatomy, Nursing Procedures, Medical-Surgical Nursing, etc. For Pharmacist it covers Pharmaceutics, Pharmacology, Drug Laws. Each post has a distinct Part B syllabus.

Q.How much weightage does professional knowledge carry?

In most CENs, professional knowledge (Part B) carries approximately 80 marks out of 100, with the general section (Part A) carrying 20 marks. The exact split varies by CEN – check the official notification.

Q.Is the syllabus for Radiographer different from Lab Superintendent?

Yes. Each post has a completely distinct Part B professional syllabus. Radiographer covers radiographic techniques and radiation physics, while Lab Superintendent covers clinical biochemistry, haematology, and microbiology.

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