RRB Paramedical Syllabus

India with a humungous population gets its major revenue from the railway sector which is robustly contributing to the economic growth of the country. Railways in India have always played a decisive role when it comes to adjusting tens of thousands of youth with employment through RRB Exams. For the year 2020, RRB is recruiting for various posts in Paramedical services. Candidates will be assessed within four subjects carrying a total of 100 marks based on computer rounds. In this blog, we will shed light on RRB Paramedical syllabus for the candidates who want to join the Paramedical services in the industry. 

Organization Name	Railway Recruitment Board (RRB)
Posts Available	Dietician Staff Nurse Dental Hygienist Dialysis Technician Extension Educator Health And Malaria Inspector Grade III Lab Superintendent Grade III Optometrist Perfusionist Physiotherapist Pharmacist Grade III Radiographer Speech Therapist ECG Technician Lady Health Visitor Lab Assistant Grade III
Selection Process	Computer Based Test (CBT), Document Verification
Job Location	Across India
Official Site	indianrailways.gov.in

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RRB Paramedical Exam Syllabus

Subject	Marks	Syllabus
General Arithmetic	10 Marks	Algebra Square Root Trigonometry BODMAS Geometry Number systems Pipes & Cistern Decimals Mensuration Ratio and Proportion LCM and HCF Simple and Compound Interest Fractions Elementary Statistics Percentages Time and Work Age Calculations Profit and Loss Time and Distance Calendar & Clock
General Intelligence	10 Marks	Similarities and Differences Statement – Arguments and Assumptions Syllogism Analogies Alphabetical and Number Series Coding and Decoding Conclusions and Decision Making Venn Diagram Classification Jumbling Analytical reasoning Data Interpretation and Sufficiency Directions Relationships Mathematical operations
General Awareness	10 Marks	Indian Polity and Constitution General scientific and technological developments Indian Geography freedom struggle Knowledge of Current affairs Sports culture and history of India Indian Economy Environmental issues concerning India and the World
General Science	10 Marks	Physics Chemistry Life Science (up to 10 class CBSE syllabus)

RRB Paramedical Exam Pattern 

For understanding the RRB Paramedical Syllabus, we need to know the examination pattern that can help us with a comprehensive understanding. We will be able to fetch impressive marks. Let’s get the main examination pattern process set by RRB management. 

Subject Name	Total Number of Questions	Total Numer of Marks
Professional Ability	70	70
General Awareness	10	10
General Arithmetic, General Intelligence, and  Reasoning	10	10
General Science	10	10
TOTAL	100	100

NOTE: The examination duration is of 90 minutes and there is a negative marking for every wrong answer. 

RRB Paramedical Exam General Science Syllabus

The RRB Paramedical Exam General Science Syllabus covers Physics, Chemistry, and Life Sciences. The syllabus for these exams is up to Class 10 CBSE Books.

Physics

Laws of Motion	Systems of particles and rotational motion
Units and measurements	Mechanical properties of fluids
Thermal properties of matter	Moving charges and magnetism
Gravitation	Electric charges and fields
Wave Optics	Electrostatic potential and capacitance
Kinetics	Electromagnetic induction
Work, energy, and power	Current electricity
Physical-world	Magnetism and Matter
Oscillations	Dual nature of radiation and matter
Ray optics and optical instruments	Alternating current
Mechanical properties of solids	Communication systems
Thermodynamics	Electromagnetic waves
Motion in a straight line	Semiconductor electronics
Nuclei	Waves
Motion in a plane

Chemistry

The s – block elements	Biomolecules
Atoms	Polymers
Organic chemistry-some basic principles and techniques and hydrocarbons	Solid-state
P-block elements – group 14 (carbon family)	States of matter: gasses and liquids
Solutions	Chemistry in everyday life
Surface chemistry	Stoichiometry
Thermodynamics	General Principles of mprinciplesetallurgy
Chemical equilibrium and acids-bases	Organic compounds containing c, h, and o
Hydrogen and its Compounds	P- block elements group 13 (boron family)
Atomic structure	P-block elements
D and f block elements & coordination compounds	Chemical bonding and molecular structure
Classification of elements and periodicity in properties	Electrochemistry and chemical kinetics
Environmental chemistry	Haloalkanes and Haloarenes
Organic compounds containing nitrogen

Life Sciences

Molecules and their Interaction Relevant to Biology	Ecological Principles
Cellular Organization	Evolution and Behavior
Fundamental Processes	System Physiology – Plant
Cell Communication and Cell Signaling	System Physiology – Animal
Developmental Biology	Applied Biology
Inheritance Biology	Methods in Biology
The Diversity of Life Forms

RRB Paramedical Computer-Based Test (CBT) Syllabus

RRB Paramedical Syllabus is nature diverse in nature. There are insightful topics that you can cover in order to land your career for prestigious posts. Glance through the main syllabus you need to take into consideration; 

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 Ethics and Jurisprudence	Dental Materials	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	Open course	Crime and Society
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
Visual Optics	Pharmacology	Pathology and Microbiology
Optometric Instruments	Clinical Examination of Visual System	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 Technique	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 the 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
Monitoring	Introduction to Perfusion Technology	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	General Medicine/ General Surgery/ Paediatrics/ Geriatrics	Biomechanics
Applied Anatomy & Kinesiology	Exercise Therapy	Microbiology and Pathology
Electrotherapy (low & medium frequency)	Electrotherapy (high freq & Actinotherapy)	Community Medicine
Clinical Orthopaedics	Clinical Cardio-Respiratory Diseases	Bio-Statistics & Research Methodology
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	Equipment	Techniques of modern Imaging Modalities
Contrast & Special Radiography procedures	Quality Control at Radiology & Radiation Safety	–

Speech Therapist

Sound and Hearing	Anatomy and Physiology of the 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	Basic Cardiovascular Investigations & advanced 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	–

RRB Paramedical Important Dates

RRB has not released the exam date yet. The following are tentative dates as per previous year dates:

Starting Date For online registration	August 2021
Closing of online registration of application	September 2021
Computer Based Test	Nov/ Dec 2021 (tentative)

RRB Paramedical Books

Here are some of the best RRB Paramedical Books that will help you prepare for the exam:

• RRB Paramedical Staff Nurse
• RRB Para-Medical Staff 
• Vardhans RRB Paramedical LAB Assistant Grade-II
• Study Package RRBs Paramedical Categories STAFF NURSE 
• Foundation Science Physics for Class – 10 
• Concise Chemistry: Textbook for CBSE Class 10
• Modern’s ABC Plus of Science Biology Class-10 CBSE 

Document Verification

Once you have taken the exam, the last phase of the test is to get your documents verified and get a medical exam by the assigned doctors. Here are the documents required for document verification:

• Original Marksheet of Class X
• Original Marksheet of Class XII
• Original Diploma/ Certificate
• SC/ ST Certificate (if applicable)
• OBC Non-Creamy Certificate (if applicable)
• Income and Asset certificate for economically backward people
• Minority community declaration
• Original discharge certificate only for ex-servicemen 
• Self Declaration for ex-servicemen
• Medical certificate for People with benchmark disability (PwBD)
• No objection certificate from serving employees
• Gazetted notification for any name change
• Receipt of payment for the application
• Self-certification for transgender people
• No Objection Certificate from Serving Defense Personnel
• J&K Domicile Certificate (if applicable)
• Certificate of Eligibility issued by the Government of India
• Decree of judicial separation/ divorce from Court of Law and affidavit that the applicant has not remarried
• Death Certificate of husband in case of Widow and affidavit that the applicant has not remarried

Medical Test 

Along with other eligibility criteria, it is important for the candidates to meet the set bar for medical requirements. As per the post chosen, the medical requirements differ, thus, candidates are advised to check the medical requirements of their chosen post on the official website. 

However, being invited for the medical test does not confirm your acceptance in RRB Paramedical. The process of appointment is done by the Principal Chief Personnel Officer of the Railway/Production Unit concerned.

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