Short Description
The RRB Paramedical Exam is finally being held in 2025 after 6 long years! Since it’s happening after such a long gap, there’s a chance the exam pattern or syllabus might change. But don’t worry this article covers the RRB Paramedical Syllabus and Exam Pattern based on the last official notification. If there are any updates we will add them here too.
Let’s break everything down so it is easy for you to understand and get started with your preparation.
RRB Paramedical 2025 – Quick Overview
| Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Exam Board | Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) |
| Posts | Paramedical Staff (Various posts) |
| Total Vacancies | 1376 |
| Category | Syllabus & Exam Pattern |
| Mode of Exam | Online (Computer-Based Test) |
| Exam Date | To be announced |
| Total Questions | 100 |
| Time Duration | 90 minutes |
| Negative Marking | 0.25 marks for each wrong answer |
| Selection Process | Only CBT (Computer-Based Test) |
RRB Paramedical Exam Pattern 2025
- The exam will be of 90 minutes.
- It will have 100 multiple choice questions (MCQs).
- You will get 1 mark for each correct answer.
- For every wrong answer 0.25 marks will be deducted.
| Subject | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| General Awareness | 10 | 10 |
| Arithmetic + Reasoning | 10 | 10 |
| General Science | 10 | 10 |
| Professional Ability (your subject area) | 70 | 70 |
| Total | 100 | 100 |
RRB Paramedical Syllabus 2025 – Subject-wise
1. General Awareness
Topics include:
- Current Affairs (India and World)
- Indian History, Geography, Constitution & Economy
- Environmental Issues
- Sports, Culture, and more
2. Arithmetic (Maths)
Key topics:
- Number System, Simplification, HCF & LCM
- Percentages, Profit & Loss, Interest
- Time, Work & Distance
- Averages, Mensuration, Data Interpretation
3. General Intelligence & Reasoning
You’ll face questions on:
- Analogies, Series, Coding-Decoding
- Venn Diagrams, Relationships, Syllogism
- Puzzles, Data Sufficiency, Logical Thinking
4. General Science
Basic questions from:
- Physics, Chemistry, and Biology (Class 10th level)
(Post-wise Syllabus)
| Posts | Syllabus |
|---|---|
| Dietician | – Introduction to Human Biology and Body Functions – Nutrients (Role and Significance) – Understanding Nutrition (Basic diets, RDA) – Advanced Nutrition – Nutritional Biochemistry – Medical Nutrition Management – Pediatric and Geriatric Nutrition – Food Allergies and Diet Management |
| Staff Nurse | – Anatomy – Physiology – Nursing Foundations – Microbiology – Medical-Surgical Nursing – Community Health Nursing – Nursing Research & Statistics – Midwifery and Obstetrical Nursing |
| Dental Hygienist | – Dental Hygiene & Oral Prophylaxis – Community Health Dentistry – Dental Materials – Anatomy (General & Dental) – Dental Radiology – Pharmacology (General & Dental) |
| Dialysis Technician | – Anatomy – Biochemistry & Pharmacology – Principles and practice of Dialysis – Introduction to Kidney Diseases – Extension Educator |
| Extension Educator | – Methodology and Perspectives of Social Sciences – Sociology – Social Research Methods – Culture and Personality – Social Stratification |
| Health And Malaria Inspector | – Food & Nutrition – Environmental Sanitation – Communicable Diseases – Health and Death Statistics |
| Lab Superintendent Grade III | – Basic Chemistry and Biochemistry – Histopathology Techniques – Clinical Pathology – Virology – Immunohaematology |
| Optometrist | – Physical and Geometrical Optics – Ocular Anatomy & Physiology – Visual Optics – Contact Lens – Pediatric and Geriatric Optometry – Glaucoma |
| Perfusionist | – Basics of Anatomy, Physiology, and Biochemistry – Applied Perfusion Technology – Cardio Pulmonary By-Pass – Instrument Measurement & Critical Care Equipment |
| Physiotherapist | – Anatomy & Physiology – Exercise Therapy – Biomechanics – Orthopaedics – Cardio-Respiratory Diseases – Rehabilitation Medicine |
| Pharmacist Grade III | – Pharmaceutical Analysis – Biochemistry, Pathophysiology – Medicinal Chemistry – Pharmacognosy – Industrial Pharmacy – Quality Assurance |
| Radiographer | – Radiology Physics – X-ray Machines & Accessories – Medical Ethics and Patient Care – Techniques of Modern Imaging Modalities – Radiation Safety |
| Speech Therapist | – Anatomy and Physiology of Ear – Speech & Language Pathology – Assessment of Speech and Language Disorders – Auditory Learning – Rehabilitation |
| ECG Technician | – Anatomy – Physiology – Biochemistry – Introduction to Cardiovascular Diseases – Cardiovascular Investigations |
| Lady Health Visitor | – Community Health Nursing – Health Promotion – Midwifery – Child Health Care Nursing – Health Center Management |
| Lab Assistant Grade III | – Anatomy – Physiology – Fundamentals of Medical Laboratory Technology – Microbiology – Clinical Biochemistry |