The Railway Paramedical Exam Syllabus is designed to test a candidate's knowledge in specific areas relevant to the paramedical field, along with general aptitude, reasoning, and awareness. Below is the detailed syllabus:

1. Professional Knowledge (Subject-Specific)

This section focuses on the technical knowledge required for the specific paramedical post. The syllabus will vary depending on the position. Examples:

Staff Nurse:

• Fundamentals of Nursing.
• Medical-Surgical Nursing.
• Anatomy & Physiology.
• Community Health Nursing.
• Nutrition and Dietetics.
• Mental Health Nursing.
• Pharmacology and Toxicology.
• Midwifery and Obstetric Nursing.

Pharmacist:

• Pharmacognosy.
• Pharmacology.
• Pharmaceutical Chemistry.
• Drug Store Management.
• Hospital and Clinical Pharmacy.
• Toxicology.
• Basics of First Aid.

Lab Assistant:

• Clinical Biochemistry.
• Hematology.
• Microbiology and Pathology.
• Immunology.
• Laboratory Equipment and Maintenance.
• Blood Banking.

Radiographer:

• Radiographic Procedures.
• X-Ray Physics.
• Radiation Protection.
• Imaging Technology.
• Equipment Maintenance.

Dietician:

• Food Science and Nutrition.
• Diet Therapy and Clinical Nutrition.
• Nutritional Biochemistry.
• Food Microbiology.

(Similar detailed topics apply for other posts like Physiotherapist, Dental Hygienist, etc.)

2. General Awareness

This section tests candidates' knowledge of current events and general knowledge.

• Current Affairs: National and international events, sports, awards, and railways.
• Indian Geography: Physical, economic, and social geography.
• Indian History and Polity: Freedom struggle, Indian Constitution, political system.
• Indian Economy: Budget, banking system, recent economic developments.
• Railways: Indian Railways organization, operations, and achievements.

3. General Arithmetic

• Simplification.
• Percentages.
• Ratios and Proportions.
• Profit and Loss.
• Time, Work, and Distance.
• Averages.
• Simple and Compound Interest.
• Data Interpretation.

4. General Intelligence & Reasoning

• Analogies.
• Coding-Decoding.
• Puzzles.
• Series (Number, Alphabetical).
• Syllogisms.
• Logical reasoning.
• Data sufficiency.
• Statement & Assumptions/Conclusions.

5. General Science

This section includes basic knowledge of Physics, Chemistry, and Biology (up to 10th or 12th standard). Topics include:

• Physics: Laws of motion, work, energy, power, optics, thermodynamics.
• Chemistry: Acids and bases, chemical reactions, atomic structure, periodic table.
• Biology: Human body systems, diseases, and their prevention, plant biology, cell biology.

Exam Weightage

Preparation Tips

• Focus on Professional Knowledge: It carries the maximum marks.
• Stay Updated: Regularly read current affairs for the General Awareness section.
• Revise Basics: Brush up on 10th–12th level science and arithmetic.
• Practice Reasoning: Solve puzzles and mock tests to improve speed and accuracy.