RRB Paramedical

When it comes to working in the government sector, Railway Recruitment Board [RRB] exams along with Bank PO, UPSC exams, SCRA exam, and NDA exam are considered as the popular routes to work in some of the best jobs in India. It is imperative to know that the Railway Recruitment Board also conducts the RRB Paramedical Exam for entry into posts of a nurse, dieticians, lab assistants, etc. In this blog, we will shed light on some of these coveted exams but since the notification for 2020 exams has not been released yet, we will list down the details of the previous year, i.e, 2019.

Note: For more details on the specific dates, refer to notifications on RRB websites.

RRB Paramedical Vacancies for 2021

Here are the total vacancies for RRB paramedical 2021- 

• Lab Assistant Grade II – 82
• Lady Health Visitor – 02
• ECG Technician – 23
• Speech Therapist – 01
• Radiographer – 61
• Pharmacist Grade III – 277
• Physiotherapist – 21
• Perfusionist – 01
• Optometrist – 06
• Lab Superintendent Grade III – 25
• Health & Malaria Inspector Grade III – 289
• Extension Educator – 11
• Dialysis Technician – 20
• Dental Hygienist – 05
• Staff Nurse – 1109
• Dietician – 04

How to apply for the RRB Paramedical Exam?

Here is the complete process to apply for RRB Paramedical 2021:

1. Visit the RRB official website.
2. Click on the “Online Registration” link.
3. Select the “New Registration” link.
4. Choose the RRB (RRB regional centre) for which you are applying.
5. Choose the category that you belong to.
6. Read the instructions and tick the “Declaration” section and then “Submit”.
7. Next, you need to provide basic details like your complete name, email ID, phone number, parents’ names, status Aadhaar card, 10th standard details, date of birth and enter a CAPTCHA.
8. Click “Continue”.
9. Check the details provided by you and then click the option “I have verified and confirmed that all the details furnished by me are correct”. 
10.  An OTP will be sent to the registered mobile number through which the registration number will be generated.
11. Log-in with registration number and DOB. Enter CAPTCHA.
12. Provide further information including your education qualification, community, nationality, gender, religion and other details like whether you are a government employee or PwBD category. Click on “Save”.
13. Pay the application fee.
14. Upload photo, signature and other relevant documents as per the specifications.
15. “Submit” the application form and take a print out.

RRB Paramedical Fees

In order to apply for the RRB Paramedical exam, an applicant can submit an application through Online/offline modes along with scanned documents, as required. Moreover, modification can be carried out, for a fee, during the window. Applicable fees are mentioned below:

Fee Payment Modes:

• Internet Banking/Debit cards/UPI
• SBI Challan Payment Mode/ Post Office Challan Payment mode

Exam Pattern

The question paper for RRB Paramedical exam comprises of 100 questions which have to be completed in a duration of 90 minutes [all categories] and 120 minutes [candidates belonging to PwBD category availing Scribe facility]. All questions will be objective [MCQ] with only one correct answer. More details on the sections tested have been stated below. Official RRB websites will put out mock/practice tests to familiarise the candidates with questions asked.

Note: Every incorrect answer shall carry a deduction of 1/3rd of marks allotted for a single question.

Quick Read: RRB JE Syllabus

Eligibility Conditions: Age & Educational Qualification

Criteria adopted in the RRB Paramedical exam in respect of different posts and their respective age and qualification conditions have been mentioned below.

* Certificate should be a minimum of 1-year duration and above [to understand the details pertaining to the certificate, please visit the official website]

RRB Paramedical Syllabus 2021

Some sections of the RRB Paramedical Syllabus is common for all posts. Take a look at the detailed syllabus for RRB Paramedical 2021 which is common for all vacancies:

• General Knowledge: Honours and Awards, Famous Personalities, Sports, World Organisations, Physics, Chemistry, Basic General Knowledge, General Science, Indian Economy, Indian Politics, Inventions, Famous Places in India, World Geography, Days and Years, Biology, Technology, Books and Authors, Indian Culture, Indian Geography, Indian History.
• English: Decision Making, Reading Sentence Arrangement, Comprehension, Sentence Improvements, Paragraph Completion, Functional Grammar And Vocabulary, Sentence Reproduction, Fill In The Blanks,  One Word Substitution, Sentence Completion/ Fillers, Idioms –Phrases, Synonyms/ Antonyms, Word Usage Common Errors.
• General Science: Physical Quantities, Gravity, Magnetism, Wave, Motion, Work, Optics, Pressure, Laws & Principles, Power & Energy.
• Reasoning: Number series, Analogy, Coding-decoding, Situation reaction test, Alpha-numerical sequence puzzle, Verification of truth of the statement, Puzzle test, Syllogism, Sitting arrangement, Sequential output tracing, Direction sense test, Classifications, Blood relations, Logical Venn diagram, Alphabet test, Mathematical operations, Numbers, ranking & time sequence test, Logical sequence test, Arithmetical operations, Inserting the missing characters, Machine input, Inequalities, Decision making, Data Sufficiency, Eligibility test, Assertion and reason.

Here is the RRB Paramedical Syllabus for each post:

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. 

RRB Paramedical Salary

Owing to the growing competition, clearing the RRB Paramedical exam is a tough nut to crack. However, the success mantra is still to consistently prepare through a study plan. Take the guidance from industry experts for a free 30 minutes career counselling session at Leverage Edu in preparation of your personalized study plan so that you clear your exam with flying colors.