The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) Secunderabad has announced the complete exam pattern and syllabus for the CEN 03/2025 Para-Medical Categories recruitment. Knowing the detailed exam structure and topics is essential for effective preparation.
This article covers the computer-based test (CBT) pattern, marking scheme, and subject-wise syllabus for all Para-Medical posts.
RRB Secunderabad Para-Medical Exam Pattern 2025
The selection process consists of:
- Computer Based Test (CBT) – Single-stage online exam
- Document Verification
- Medical Examination
CBT Exam Structure
| Subject | No. of Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Professional Ability (Relevant to post) | 70 | 70 |
| General Awareness | 10 | 10 |
| General Arithmetic, General Intelligence & Reasoning | 10 | 10 |
| General Science | 10 | 10 |
| Total | 100 | 100 |
Key Points
- Duration: 90 minutes (120 minutes for PwBD candidates with scribe)
- Question Type: Objective Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
- Negative Marking: ⅓ marks will be deducted for each wrong answer
- Language: Available in English, Hindi, and other regional languages
RRB Secunderabad Para-Medical Syllabus 2025
The syllabus varies for different posts, but the common sections are as follows:
Professional Ability
This section tests your knowledge of the subject relevant to the post you have applied for.
Examples:
- Nursing Superintendent – Fundamentals of Nursing, Anatomy, Physiology, First Aid, Pharmacology, Medical-Surgical Nursing, Obstetrics, Paediatrics, Psychiatry, Community Health Nursing.
- Pharmacist – Pharmacology, Drug Classification, Dispensing, Toxicology, Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Hospital Pharmacy.
- Lab Assistant – Hematology, Clinical Pathology, Microbiology, Biochemistry, Laboratory Safety, Equipment Handling.
- Health & Malaria Inspector – Epidemiology, Public Health, Sanitation, Vector Control, Communicable Diseases.
General Awareness
- Current Affairs (National & International)
- Indian Polity & Constitution
- Indian Economy
- Culture & History of India including Freedom Struggle
- Environmental Issues concerning India and the World
- Sports, Important Days & Events
- General Science & Technology Developments
General Arithmetic, General Intelligence & Reasoning
- Number System, BODMAS, Decimals, Fractions
- LCM, HCF, Ratio & Proportion, Percentage
- Simple & Compound Interest, Profit & Loss
- Time & Work, Time & Distance, Mensuration
- Coding-Decoding, Series, Analogies, Syllogisms
- Venn Diagram, Puzzles, Data Interpretation
General Science
- Physics: Motion, Force, Work, Energy, Power, Sound, Heat, Light, Electricity, Magnetism
- Chemistry: Matter, Atomic Structure, Chemical Reactions, Acids & Bases, Periodic Table, Organic Chemistry Basics
- Life Sciences: Human Body Systems, Nutrition, Diseases, Plant & Animal Biology, Reproduction, Genetics
Preparation Tips
- Focus on Professional Ability as it carries the highest weightage (70%).
- Revise NCERT books for General Science basics.
- Read daily current affairs for General Awareness.
- Practice previous year papers to understand question trends.