RRB Paramedical syllabus has two parts: Professional Ability (70 marks, post-wise) and General Aptitude (30 marks) made of General Intelligence and Reasoning, General Science, General Arithmetic and General Awareness. There is one CBT with 100 questions. This page has the exam pattern, the general subjects topic list, the post-wise syllabus and some tips to prepare. For new Job Notifications follow/join our official channels Instagram, WhatsApp Telegram and YouTube.
RRB Paramedical Exam at a Glance
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Exam | RRB Paramedical, single computer-based test (CBT) |
| CBT | 100 questions, 100 marks, 90 minutes |
| Parts | Professional Ability (70 marks) and General Aptitude (30 marks) |
| Question type | All questions are objective type (MCQ) |
| Marking | 1 mark for each correct answer. 1/3 mark is cut for each wrong answer |
| Normalisation | Marks are normalised if the exam is held in multiple shifts |
RRB Paramedical Exam Pattern
There is a single CBT for selection. It is online and objective type. Every question carries 1 mark, so the questions and the marks are the same.
| Subject | CBT Questions | CBT Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Professional Ability | 70 | 70 |
| General Science | 10 | 10 |
| General Awareness | 10 | 10 |
| Arithmetic and Reasoning | 10 | 10 |
| Total | 100 | 100 |
| Time | 90 minutes | |
General Subjects Syllabus
The topics for the general subjects are given in the table below. They are the same for all posts.
| Subject | Topics |
|---|---|
| General Intelligence and Reasoning | Analogies, relationships, alphabetical and number series, syllogism, coding-decoding, jumbling, seating arrangement, Venn diagram, data sufficiency, statements and conclusions, similarities and differences, analytical reasoning, classification, directions, statement: arguments and assumptions, decision making. |
| General Science | Basic physics, basic chemistry, basic biology, science in everyday life, environmental science. |
| General Arithmetic | Number systems, BODMAS, decimals, fractions, LCM and HCF, ratio and proportion, percentages, mensuration, boats and streams, speed, time and distance, profit and loss, time and work, algebra, geometry, square root, simple and compound interest, age calculations, calendar and clock, statistics, trigonometry, pipes and cistern. |
| General Awareness | Current affairs, scientific and technological developments, Indian geography, sports, culture and history of India, environmental issues (India and world), Indian polity and Constitution, Indian economy, books and authors, days and events, government schemes. |
Post Wise Syllabus (Professional Ability)
Professional Ability carries 70 marks and the topics are different for each post. Study the syllabus of your own post in depth.
| Post | Topics |
|---|---|
| Nursing Superintendent | Anatomy, physiology, nutrition, biochemistry, nursing foundations, psychology, microbiology, sociology, pharmacology, pathology, genetics, medical-surgical nursing (adult incl. geriatrics) – I, community health nursing, child health nursing, mental health nursing, midwifery and obstetrical nursing, nursing research and statistics, management of nursing services and education. |
| Dialysis Technician | Anatomy, biochemistry and pharmacology, physiology, introduction to kidney diseases, principles and practice of dialysis. |
| Health and Malaria Inspector Gr. II | Food and nutrition, environmental sanitation and sanitary engineering, communicable and non-communicable diseases (prevention and control), health and death statistics. |
| Pharmacist (Entry Grade) | 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 / X-Ray Technician | Human anatomy and physiology, radiology physics, general physics, radiation physics and physics of diagnostic radiology, X-ray machines and accessories, maintenance, X-ray film / image processing (dark room techniques), clinical radiography-positioning, medical ethics and patient care, principles of medical emergencies, equipment, techniques of modern imaging modalities, contrast and special radiography procedures, quality control at radiology and radiation safety. |
| ECG Technician | Anatomy, physiology, biochemistry, pharmacology, introduction to cardiovascular diseases, basic cardiovascular investigations, advanced cardiovascular investigations. |
| Lab Assistant Gr. II | Anatomy, physiology, biochemistry, fundamentals of medical laboratory technology, microbiology, clinical biochemistry, pathology and histopathology, haematology and blood bank. |
Tips for the Exam
- Check the latest syllabus first and see which topics you are strong in and which need more time.
- I suggest you to make a study plan and give more time to difficult topics. Professional Ability is the biggest part so keep most of your time for it.
- Solve previous year papers and mock tests regularly so that you get speed and accuracy.
- Make small notes so facts and details are easy to remember and revise.
- Use examples, tables and charts, it makes concepts easy to understand.
- Revise whatever you study again and again so that you dont forget it.
Common Questions
How many questions are there in the Paramedical CBT?
There are 100 objective questions of 1 mark each, and the time is 90 minutes.
How many marks does Professional Ability carry?
Professional Ability carries 70 marks. The remaining 30 marks are for General Aptitude subjects.
Is the syllabus same for all posts?
The general subjects are same for all posts, but the Professional Ability syllabus is different for each post.
Is there negative marking?
Yes, 1/3 mark is deducted for every wrong answer.
