Railway Recruitment Board
— Ministry of Railways
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Executive Summary & Key Facts
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The Railway Recruitment Board has issued an official recruitment notification for Paramedical Staff, announcing a total of 434 vacancies located in All India. To be eligible, applicants must hold Diploma or Degree in relevant Paramedical discipline (Nursing, Pharmacy, Radiology, etc.) depending on the post applied for, with category relaxation applicable as per government guidelines. The selection procedure comprises Single Stage Computer Based Test (CBT) followed by Document Verification and Medical Examination.. For complete guidelines, syllabus breakdown, and official notification PDF, refer to the verified information below on ApplySarkariJob.
RRB Paramedical Syllabus & Exam Pattern 2026
The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) has structured the syllabus and assessment scheme for the recruitment of various Paramedical Staff positions. This comprehensive guide outlines the detailed section-wise syllabus, Computer Based Test (CBT) pattern, scoring criteria, and specific domain-related topics for positions including Staff Nurse, Pharmacist, Radiographer, Physiotherapist, and other allied healthcare profiles under CEN 05/2026.
RRB Paramedical Exam Pattern 2026 Overview
The selection process relies primarily on a single-stage Computer Based Test (CBT). The assessment consists of 100 multiple-choice questions (MCQs) designed to evaluate both general awareness and specialized professional competency.
| Subject Section | Number of Questions | Maximum Marks |
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| Professional Ability (Post-Specific) | 70 | 70 |
| General Awareness | 10 | 10 |
| General Arithmetic, General Intelligence & Reasoning | 10 | 10 |
| General Science | 10 | 10 |
| Total | 100 | 100 |
Key Examination Rules:
- Duration: Candidates will get exactly 90 minutes to complete the paper.
- Marking Scheme: Every correct answer earns 1 mark.
- Negative Marking: A penalty of 0.25 (1/4th) mark is deducted for every incorrect response.
- Aptitude Test: There is no Computer Based Aptitude Test (CBAT) for Paramedical categories. Final merit lists are computed directly from the CBT performance.
Detailed Syllabus Breakdown
1. Professional Ability (70 Marks)
This section holds the maximum weightage and varies according to the specific technical post applied for. Key areas for major profiles include:
- Staff Nurse: Anatomy, Physiology, Nutrition, Biochemistry, Nursing Foundations, Psychology, Microbiology, Sociology, Pharmacology, Pathology, Genetics, Medical-Surgical Nursing, Community Health, Child Health, Midwifery, Obstetrical Nursing, and Nursing Administration.
- Pharmacist Grade III: Human Anatomy & Physiology, Pharmaceutical Analysis, Pharmaceutics, Organic & Inorganic Chemistry, Biochemistry, Pathophysiology, Pharmacology, Pharmacognosy, Pharmaceutical Jurisprudence, Quality Assurance, and Pharmacy Practice.
- Radiographer: Radiology Physics, Radiation Physics, Diagnostic Radiology Machinery, X-Ray Film & Image Processing, Clinical Positioning, Medical Ethics, Modern Imaging Modalities, and Radiation Safety.
- Physiotherapist: Applied Anatomy & Physiology, Biomechanics, Exercise Therapy, Electrotherapy, Clinical Orthopaedics, Cardio-Respiratory Diseases, Rehabilitation Medicine, and Research Methodology.
- Dietician: Human Biology, Basic & Advanced Nutrition, Diet Therapy, Nutritional Biochemistry, Clinical Nutrition, Food Microbiology, and Pediatric/Geriatric Diet planning.
2. General Awareness (10 Marks)
- National and International Current Affairs
- Indian Geography, History, and Freedom Struggle
- Indian Polity, Constitution, and Economy
- General Scientific and Technological Developments
- Environmental Issues and Sports
3. General Arithmetic, General Intelligence & Reasoning (10 Marks)
- Arithmetic: Number System, BODMAS, Decimals, Fractions, HCF & LCM, Ratio & Proportion, Percentages, Mensuration, Time & Work, Time & Distance, Simple & Compound Interest, Profit & Loss, Algebra, Geometry, and Basic Statistics.
- Reasoning: Analogies, Alphabetical & Number Series, Coding-Decoding, Syllogism, Venn Diagrams, Data Sufficiency, Decision Making, Analytical Reasoning, Direction Sense, and Statements-Assumptions.
4. General Science (10 Marks)
- Physics, Chemistry, and Life Sciences corresponding to the 10th Standard CBSE Board curriculum.
Indicative Minimum Qualifying Standards
To qualify for subsequent evaluation phases, candidates must secure minimum category-wise percentages in the CBT:
| Category | Indicative Minimum Qualifying Percentage |
|---|
| UR (Unreserved) / EWS | 40% |
| OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) | 30% |
| SC (Scheduled Caste) | 30% |
| ST (Scheduled Tribe) | 25% |
Check the official syllabus. Candidates must prepare for the 70-mark Professional Ability paper alongside general arithmetic, science, and reasoning.
