RRB Paramedical Syllabus 2026 & Exam Pattern | Download PDF Syllabus Topics

The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) organizes a competitive computer-based test (CBT) to recruit qualified candidates for various Paramedical Staff positions. This guide provides the complete RRB Paramedical Syllabus and Exam Pattern based on the latest official standards. We ensure this content is updated with any recent modifications, helping you master the marking scheme, exam duration, total question count, and core subjects required to ace the CBT. 

RRB Paramedical Syllabus and Exam Pattern 2026

A strategic approach is essential for success in the RRB Paramedical Exam. By thoroughly reviewing the official syllabus, you can tailor your study plan effectively. Refer to the table below for a comprehensive overview of the key highlights regarding the RRB Paramedical Syllabus and Exam Pattern for 2026. 

RRB Paramedical Syllabus and Exam Pattern 2026
Board	Railway Recruitment Board (RRB)
Posts	Various Paramedical Staff Posts
Vacancies	434
Mode of Exam	Online
Number of Questions	100
Duration of Exam	90 minutes
Negative Marking	0.25
Selection Process	Computer Based Test
Official website	https://www.rrbcdg.gov.in/

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RRB Paramedical Exam Pattern 2026

1. The duration of the exam is 90 minutes (1.5 hours).
2. There will be 100 Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) from 4 sections.
3. Each correct answer will be awarded 1 mark.
4. For any incorrect answer, there will be a deduction of 0.25 marks (¼th mark).

Subjects	No. of Questions	Marks	Duration
General Awareness	10	10	90 minutes
General Arithmetic, General Intelligence and Reasoning	10	10
General Science	10	10
Professional ability	70	70
Total	100	100

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RRB\ Paramedical Syllabus 2026

We have outlined the subject-wise RRB Paramedical Syllabus 2026 below to streamline your preparation efforts. Candidates must focus their studies on these core sections: General Awareness, Arithmetic, General Intelligence & Reasoning, and Professional Knowledge to maximize their score. 

RRB Paramedical Syllabus for General Awareness

• Current Affairs
• Indian Geography
• Indian Polity & Constitution
• Indian Economy
• Indian History
• General Science (Physics, Chemistry, Biology)
• Environmental Issues
• Sports
• Culture

RRB Paramedical Syllabus for Arithmetic 

• Number System
• 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
• Data Interpretation

RRB Paramedical Syllabus for General Intelligence & Reasoning

• Analogies
• Alphabetical and Number Series
• Coding and Decoding
• Mathematical Operations
• Relationships
• Syllogism
• Jumbling
• Venn Diagrams
• Data Interpretation and Sufficiency
• Conclusions and Decision-Making
• Similarities and Differences

RRB Paramedical Syllabus for General Science

• Physics
• Chemistry
• Life Sciences (up to 10th Standard CBSE syllabus)

RRB Paramedical Syllabus for Professional Knowledge

The technical syllabus varies significantly depending on the specific paramedical role you are targeting. Explore the detailed post-specific syllabus requirements for the various positions available under the RRB Paramedical Recruitment 2026 cycle.

Posts	Syllabus
Dietician	Introduction to Human Biology and Body Functions Nutrients (Role and Significance) Understanding Nutrition (Basic diets for normal conditions/ RDA) Advanced Nutrition Introduction to Nutraceuticals Introduction to Special Conditions and Diet Therapy Recommend Approaches to Disease and Nutrition Nutritional Biochemistry Research Method Statistics Medical Nutrition management Introduction to Clinical Nutrition Food Microbiology Path Physiology and Metabolism in Disease Public Nutrition and Health Pediatric and Geriatric Nutrition Food Allergies and Diet Management
Staff Nurse	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
Dental Hygienist	Dental Hygiene AND Oral Prophylaxis Community Health Dentistry Operative Room Technique, and Chir Side Assistance Dental Materials Dental Ethics and Jurisprudence Anatomy (General & Dental) Physiology (General & Oral) Pharmacology (General & Dental) Pathology & Bacteriology (General & Dental) Dental Radiology
Dialysis Technician	Anatomy Biochemistry & Pharmacology Physiology Introduction to Kidney diseases Principles and practice of Dialysis
Extension Educator	Methodology and Perspectives of Social Sciences The Essence of Sociology Social Research Methods Foundations of Sociological Thought Social stratification Environment and Society Modern Sociological Theories Perspectives on Indian Society Culture and Personality Industry and Society Crime and Society Open course Gerontology Sociology of Development Tribal Society in India
Health And Malaria Inspector Grade III	Food & Nutrition Environmental Sanitation and Sanitary Engineering Communicable and Non-Communicable Diseases (Prevention and Control) Health and Death Statistics
Lab Superintendent Grade III	Sociology & Psychology PHYSIOLOGY Basic Chemistry and Biochemistry General Methodology Physics Histopathology and cytology techniques Clinical pathology & basic hematology Parasitology & Entomology Clinical biochemistry Coagulation & transfusion medicine Immunohaematology Virology Mycology Advanced Serology
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 Pharmacology Visual Optics Pathology and Microbiology Clinical Examination of Visual System Optometric Instruments 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
Perfusionist	Basics of Anatomy, Basics of Physiology And Biochemistry Basics Instrumentation and measurements Patho Physiology and Pharmacology & Perfusion Techniques Adequacy of Perfusion Applied Perfusion Technology Basics of Bio-statistics Physiology Basics of Diagnostic techniques Angiography Basics of Pathology Basics of Blood Banking Familiarization of different tables/ tubes in the surgical department Surgical Awareness Preparation of patient for surgery Basics of Microbiology Basics of Central Sterilization Services Hospital Awareness Patient-related services Anatomy Oxygenators Theory of Blood Pump Gross Anatomy and Structural Features of Heart Oxygenation Introduction to Perfusion Technology Monitoring Perfusion Equipment Biomedical Electronics Perfusion problems during radio pulmonary bypass Cardio Pulmonary By-Pass Clinical Application of Bypass Techniques Occupational Aspects of Perfusion Postoperative Intensive Care Unit Management Instrumentation Study Instrument Measurement & Critical Care equipment
Physiotherapist	Psychology & Sociology Anatomy Physiology Applied Physiology Basic and Applied Physics for Physiotherapy Basic Nursing & First Aid Orientation to Physiotherapy Biomechanics General Medicine/ General Surgery/ Paediatrics/ Geriatrics Applied Anatomy & Kinesiology Exercise Therapy Microbiology and Pathology Electrotherapy (low & medium frequency) Electrotherapy (high freq & Actinotherapy) Community Medicine Clinical Orthopaedics Bio-Statistics & Research Methodology Clinical Cardio-Respiratory Diseases Physical Modalities Maintenance PT in Orthopaedics, PT in Neurology and Pt in Cardio-Respiratory Conditions Rehabilitation Medicine Advanced Physiotherapeutics Physical Education
Pharmacist Grade III	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
Radiographer	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
Speech Therapist	Sound and Hearing Anatomy and Physiology of ear Hearing loss Evaluation of hearing Early identification and prevention Speech & Language Pathology Anatomy and physiology of speech mechanism Disorders of speech and language Assessment of speech disorders Assessment of language disorders Hearing aids and earmolds Auditory learning Speechreading Education of children with hearing impairment Rehabilitation Disability issues Management of speech disorders Management of language disorders Educational issues General issues in management
ECG Technician	Anatomy Physiology Biochemistry Pharmacology Introduction to Cardiovascular Diseases Advanced Cardiovascular Investigations Basic 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 & Histopathology Haematology and Blood and bank

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