RRB Paramedical Syllabus 2026

RRB Paramedical Syllabus 2026

The RRB Paramedical Syllabus 2026 covers General Arithmetic, General Intelligence and Reasoning, General Awareness, General Science, and Professional Ability. Candidates preparing for CEN 05/2026 should study the common subjects along with the professional topics prescribed for their respective posts.

• General Arithmetic
• General Intelligence and Reasoning
• General Awareness
• General Science
• Professional Ability

RRB Paramedical General Arithmetic Syllabus

The General Arithmetic section covers basic mathematical concepts and numerical problem-solving topics.

RRB Paramedical General Intelligence and Reasoning Syllabus

This section tests logical thinking, analytical ability, and problem-solving skills.

RRB Paramedical General Awareness Syllabus

The General Awareness section covers current affairs and important developments related to India and the world.

RRB Paramedical General Science Syllabus

The General Science section covers Physics, Chemistry, and Life Sciences up to the Class 10 CBSE syllabus level.

RRB Paramedical Professional Ability Syllabus 2026

The Professional Ability section carries 70 marks and is based on the technical and professional subjects relevant to the post applied for. Candidates should prepare the topics listed under their respective posts.

1. Nursing Superintendent Syllabus

• Anatomy and Physiology
• Nutrition and Biochemistry
• Nursing Foundations
• Psychology and Microbiology
• Sociology and Pharmacology
• Pathology and Genetics
• Medical-Surgical Nursing (Adult, Including 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

2. Dialysis Technician Syllabus

• Anatomy
• Biochemistry and Pharmacology
• Physiology
• Introduction to Kidney Diseases
• Principles and Practice of Dialysis

3. Health and Malaria Inspector Grade II Syllabus

• Food and Nutrition
• Environmental Sanitation and Sanitary Engineering
• Communicable and Non-Communicable Diseases: Prevention and Control
• Health and Death Statistics

4. Audiologist and Speech Therapist Syllabus

• Speech and Language Development and Disorders
• Basic Anatomy and Physiology Related to Speech and Hearing
• Diagnostic and Rehabilitation Audiology
• Psychology Related to Speech and Hearing
• Basic Acoustics
• Pathology of Hearing and the Hearing System
• Phonetics and Phonology Electives
• Speech-Language Diagnostics and Therapeutics
• Paediatric Audiology
• Management of the Hearing Impaired
• Voice and Laryngectomy
• Hearing Conservation
• Aural Rehabilitation and Its Instrumentation

5. Pharmacist (Entry Grade) Syllabus

• Human Anatomy and Physiology
• Pharmaceutical Analysis
• Pharmaceutics
• Pharmaceutical Inorganic Chemistry
• Remedial Biology and Remedial Mathematics
• Pharmaceutical Organic Chemistry
• Biochemistry and Pathophysiology
• Computer Applications in Pharmacy
• Environmental Sciences
• Physical Pharmaceutics
• Pharmaceutical Microbiology and Pharmaceutical Engineering
• Medicinal Chemistry and Pharmacology
• Pharmacognosy and Phytochemistry
• Industrial Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Jurisprudence
• Herbal Drug Technology
• Biopharmaceutics and Pharmacokinetics
• Pharmaceutical Biotechnology
• Quality Assurance and Instrumental Methods of Analysis
• Pharmacy Practice
• Novel Drug Delivery Systems
• Biostatistics and Research Methodology
• Social and Preventive Pharmacy
• Pharma Marketing Management
• Pharmaceutical Regulatory Science and 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

6. Radiographer X-Ray Technician Syllabus

• Human Anatomy and Physiology
• Radiology Physics
• General Physics
• Radiation Physics and Physics of Diagnostic Radiology
• X-Ray Machines and Accessories
• Equipment Maintenance
• X-Ray Film and Image Processing Techniques (Dark Room Techniques)
• Clinical Radiography and Positioning
• Medical Ethics and Patient Care
• Principles of Medical Emergencies
• Equipment and Techniques of Modern Imaging Modalities
• Contrast and Special Radiography Procedures
• Quality Control in Radiology and Radiation Safety

7. ECG Technician Syllabus

• Anatomy and Physiology
• Biochemistry
• Pharmacology
• Introduction to Cardiovascular Diseases
• Basic Cardiovascular Investigations
• Advanced Cardiovascular Investigations

8. Optometrist Syllabus

• Physical and Geometrical Optics
• General Anatomy and General Physiology
• Ocular Anatomy and Ocular Physiology
• Basic Biochemistry and Nutrition
• Principles of Lighting and Hospital Procedures
• Optometric Optics and Visual Optics
• Ocular Diseases
• Pharmacology, Pathology and Microbiology
• Optometric Instruments
• Clinical Examination of the Visual System
• Clinical Psychology and Clinics
• Binocular Vision and Glaucoma
• Low Vision Aids and Dispensing Optics
• Pediatric Optometry and Geriatric Optometry
• Contact Lenses
• Law and Optometry
• Occupational Optometry
• Systemic Diseases
• Epidemiology and Biostatistics
• Public Health and Community Optometry

9. Laboratory Assistant Grade II Syllabus

• Anatomy and Physiology
• Biochemistry
• Fundamentals of Medical Laboratory Technology
• Microbiology
• Clinical Biochemistry
• Pathology and Histopathology
• Haematology and Blood Banking

RRB Paramedical Exam Pattern 2026

The selection examination is a single-stage Computer Based Test (CBT). The exam pattern and subject-wise distribution are given below.

• Exam Duration: 90 minutes.
• Duration for eligible PwBD candidates using a scribe: 120 minutes.
• Question Type: Objective multiple-choice questions.
• Negative Marking: One-third of the marks allotted to a question for each incorrect answer.

Important Note

The subject-wise question distribution is indicative and may vary in the actual examination. Candidates should refer to the official RRB CEN 05/2026 notification for the complete syllabus and recruitment instructions.