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 Area | Key Topics |
|---|---|
| General Science & Healthcare | Physics basics, Chemistry basics, Biology (human body, diseases, nutrition), Healthcare-related science |
| Mathematics & Reasoning | Number System, Percentage, Ratio, Time-Work, Arithmetic, Analogies, Series, Coding-Decoding, Non-Verbal Reasoning |
| Current Affairs | National/international events, Health policies, Government health schemes (Ayushman Bharat, PMJAY), Sports, Awards |
| General Knowledge | Indian 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