RRB Paramedical Exam Pattern & Syllabus

The RRB Paramedical exam pattern under CEN 03/2025 is set out below, with negative marking of 1/3 mark per wrong answer and normalisation of marks where the CBT runs across multiple shifts.

RRB Paramedical exam pattern

Paramedical categories use a single-stage CBT of 100 questions with 1/3 negative marking. Unlike Group D or ALP there is no physical test and no second CBT — the professional-ability section carries the weight, so subject knowledge in your own discipline matters far more than general studies here.

Qualifying marks

UR and EWS 40%, OBC-NCL 30%, SC 30%, ST 25%. PwBD candidates may receive a 2-mark relaxation where there is a shortage of PwBD candidates against reserved vacancies.

Common syllabus topics

Mathematics

Number system, BODMAS, decimals, fractions, LCM and HCF, ratio and proportion, percentages, mensuration, time and work, time and distance, simple and compound interest, profit and loss, algebra, geometry and trigonometry, elementary statistics, square root, age calculations, calendar and clock, pipes and cistern.

General Intelligence and Reasoning

Analogies, alphabetical and number series, coding and decoding, mathematical operations, relationships, syllogism, jumbling, Venn diagrams, data interpretation and sufficiency, conclusions and decision making, similarities and differences, analytical reasoning, classification, directions, statement–arguments and assumptions.

General Science

Physics, Chemistry and Life Sciences at Class 10 level.

General Awareness

Current affairs in science and technology, sports, culture, personalities, economics, politics and other subjects of importance.

The CEN notes that listed topics are illustrative and not necessarily exhaustive.

Normalisation of marks

Where the CBT is held in multiple sessions on the same syllabus, shortlisting uses normalised marks rather than raw scores, so candidates who sat harder shifts are not disadvantaged.