RRB Paramedical Staff

The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) is going to conduct the RRB Paramedical 2024 exam this year for recruiting various Paramedical Staff posts. The detailed notification for RRB Paramedical 2024 has been released by RRB along with details information. Last time, the exam was conducted in the year 2019 and now after a long wait of 6 years, RRB has announced 1376 vacancies for various RRB Paramedical Staff posts. All those candiadtes who registered for RRB Paramedical 2024 are now waiting for the exam date. The RRB Paramedical Exam Date 2024 will be released shortly on the official website https://indianrailways.gov.in/. The CBT exam will be conducted to recruit eligible candidates for the below-mentioned posts:

Dietician (Level 7)
Nursing Superintendent
Audiologist & Speech Therapist
Clinical Psychologist
Dental Hygienist
Dialysis Technician
Health & Malaria Inspector Grade III
Laboratory Superintendent Grade III
Perfusionist
Physiotherapist Grade II
Occupational Therapist
Cath Laboratory Technician
Pharmacist (Entry Grade)
Radiographer X-Ray Technician
Speech Therapist
Cardiac Technician
Optometrist
ECG Technician
Laboratory Assistant Grade II
Field Worker

Let’s have a look into the details of the RRB Paramedical Recruitment 2024 as discussed in the article below.

Role and Responsibilities of RRB Paramedical Staff

The Role and Responsibilities of RRB Paramedical Staff include the following:

Patient Care: Provide medical care and emergency services to passengers in case of illness or injury during train journeys.
Medical Assistance: Administer first aid and treatment for minor injuries or health conditions, and assist in transferring patients to the hospital when necessary.
Health Screening: Conduct health check-ups for railway employees and passengers, ensuring adherence to safety and health standards.
Emergency Response: Be on alert to handle any medical emergency that arises during a train journey or at railway stations.
Record Keeping: Maintain accurate records of medical conditions, treatments, and reports of patients attended to.
Collaboration with Doctors: Work closely with senior doctors or medical officers, providing updates on patients’ conditions and following their treatment instructions.
Medicine Management: Ensure proper storage and handling of medical supplies and equipment, and keep track of inventory.
Health Education: Educate railway staff and passengers on basic health and hygiene practices, especially in times of outbreaks or public health concerns.
Monitoring Patients: Monitor patients’ recovery progress, ensuring timely follow-up and further care if required.

The RRB Paramedical staff play an essential role in ensuring the health and safety of both railway employees and passengers.

Career Path of RRB Paramedical Staff

The career path of RRB Paramedical Staff typically follows a structured progression, with opportunities for advancement based on experience, qualifications, and performance. Here’s an overview:

Entry-Level:
- Position: Initially, individuals join as Nursing Sisters, Health Inspectors, or Pharmacists in the RRB Paramedical Staff.
- Qualifications: Candidates usually need a degree or diploma in nursing, pharmacy, or relevant paramedical fields.
- Duties: Basic medical duties, including patient care, administering first aid, and assisting in health screenings.
Mid-Level:
- Position: After gaining experience, paramedical staff may be promoted to roles such as Senior Nursing Sister or Paramedical Supervisor.
- Duties: They manage patient care, supervise junior staff, and handle emergency medical situations.
- Qualifications: Additional certifications or specialized training may be required for promotion.
Senior-Level:
- Position: With significant experience, paramedical staff may be promoted to roles like Chief Nursing Officer or Medical Officer.
- Duties: Oversee all paramedical operations, manage a team of healthcare professionals, and ensure medical standards are maintained.
- Qualifications: Higher qualifications, including a master’s degree in health management or medical administration, may be needed.
Opportunities for Lateral Movement:
- RRB Paramedical Staff can transition into roles in Railway Hospitals or Health & Safety Management.
- Roles may also be available in Medical Administration or Health Education within the railway network.
Higher Education & Specialized Training:
- Many staff members pursue further studies to gain specialization in areas like Emergency Medicine, Public Health, or Hospital Management, which opens up additional career opportunities.
Retirement and Consultancy:
- After retirement, former RRB Paramedical Staff may take on roles as consultants in railway health services or establish their own practices.

Syllabus of RRB Paramedical Staff

Candidates must be aware of the syllabus for the RRB Paramedical Exam to understand which topics are to be covered. Though the syllabus is old and any changes in the syllabus will be notified with RRB Paramedical Notification 2024. The detailed Syllabus for the RRB Paramedical 2024 Exam is discussed below. Let’s have a look at the detailed syllabus.

Sections	Topics to Prepare
General Awareness	Knowledge of Current affairs Culture and history of India including freedom struggle Environmental issues concerning India and the World General scientific and technological developments etc. Indian Economy Indian geography Indian Polity and constitution
Reasoning and General Intelligence	Analogy Series Coding and Decoding Mathematical Operation Blood Relation Syllogism Number Puzzle Venn Diagrams Data Interpretation and Sufficiency Conclusions and Decision Making Classification Direction and Distance Statement and Reasoning
Arithmetic Ability	Number systems BODMAS Decimals Fractions Ratio and Proportion LCM and HCF Percentages Mensuration Time and Work Time and Distance Simple and Compound Interest Profit and Loss Algebra Geometry Trigonometry Elementary Statistics Square Root Age Calculations Calendar & Clock Pipes & Cistern
General Science (Physics & Chemistry)	Laws of motion Units and measurements Thermal properties of matter Gravitation Wave Optics Kinetics Work, energy, and power Physical world Oscillations Ray optics and optical instruments Mechanical properties of solids Thermodynamics Motion in a straight line Nuclei Motion in a plane Systems of particles and rotational motion Mechanical properties of fluids Moving charges and magnetism Electric charges and fields Electrostatic potential and capacitance Electromagnetic induction Current electricity Magnetism and Matter Dual nature of radiation and matter Alternating current Atoms Electromagnetic waves Semiconductor electronics Waves The s – block elements Communication systems Organic chemistry-some basic principles and techniques and hydrocarbons P-block elements – group 14 (carbon family) Solutions Surface chemistry Thermodynamics Chemical equilibrium and acids-bases Hydrogen and its Compounds Atomic structure D and f block elements & coordination compounds Classification of elements and periodicity in properties Environmental chemistry Biomolecules Solid state States of matter: gasses and liquids Chemistry in everyday life Stoichiometry General principles of metallurgy Organic compounds containing c, h, and o P- block elements group 13 (boron family) P-block elements Chemical bonding and molecular structure Electrochemistry and chemical kinetics Haloalkanes and Haloarenes Polymers Organic compounds containing nitrogen
Life Sciences	Molecules and their Interaction Relevant to Biology Cellular Organization Fundamental Processes Cell Communication and Cell Signaling Developmental Biology Inheritance Biology The diversity of Life Forms Ecological Principles Evolution and Behavior System Physiology – Plant System Physiology – Animal Applied Biology Methods in Biology

Exam Pattern of RRB Paramedical Staff

There will be a single Online CBT Exam for RRB Paramedical Recruitment 2024. Let’s have a look at the Exam Pattern for the CBT Exam

SNo.	Sections	No. of Questions	Total Marks	Duration
1.	Professional Ability	70	70	90 minutes
2.	General Awareness	10	10
3.	General Arithmetic, General Intelligence and reasoning	10	10
4.	General Science	10	10
Total		100	100

There will be a negative marking of 0.25 Marks for every question attempted wrong. No marks will be deducted for a question left unanswered.

Eligibility of RRB Paramedical Staff

Educational Qualification: Candidates should have requisite minimum Educational/Technical/Professional qualifications indicated for the posts offered, from a recognized Board/University/institute. Those awaiting results of the final examination of the prescribed Educational/Technical/Professional qualification SHOULD NOT apply

Age Limit: The minimum age of the candidates must be 18 years and the maximum age limit is 35 years, to be eligible for the upcoming RRB Paramedical Recruitment 2024.

Posts	Age (as on 01/01/2025)
Dietician (Level 7)	18 to 36 years
Nursing Superintendent	20 to 43 years
Audiologist & Speech Therapist	21 to 33 years
Clinical Psychologist	18 to 36 years
Dental Hygienist	18 to 36 years
Dialysis Technician	20 to 36 years
Health & Malaria Inspector Grade III	18 to 36 years
Laboratory Superintendent Grade III	18 to 36 years
Perfusionist	21 to 43 years
Physiotherapist Grade II	18 to 36 years
Occupational Therapist	18 to 36 years
Cath Laboratory Technician	18 to 36 years
Pharmacist (Entry Grade)	20 to 38 years
Radiographer X-Ray Technician	19 to 36 years
Speech Therapist	18 to 36 years
Cardiac Technician	18 to 36 years
Optometrist	18 to 36 years
ECG Technician	18 to 36 years
Laboratory Assistant Grade II	18 to 36 years
Field Worker	18 to 33 years

Pay Scale

All those candidates who cleared the RRB Paramedical Recruitment exam and selected for Various Paramedical Staff posts will be paid an attractive monthly salary. The posts-wise salary distribution has been tabulated below in the table.

Posts	PayLevel (as per 7th CPC)	Initial Pay
Dietician (Level 7)	7	44900
Nursing Superintendent	7	44900
Audiologist & Speech Therapist	6	35400
Clinical Psychologist	6	35400
Dental Hygienist	6	35400
Dialysis Technician	6	35400
Health & Malaria Inspector Grade III	6	35400
Laboratory Superintendent Grade III	6	35400
Perfusionist	6	35400
Physiotherapist Grade II	6	35400
Occupational Therapist	6	35400
Cath Laboratory Technician	6	35400
Pharmacist (Entry Grade)	5	29200
Radiographer X-Ray Technician	5	29200
Speech Therapist	5	29200
Cardiac Technician	4	25500
Optometrist	4	25500
ECG Technician	4	25500
Laboratory Assistant Grade II	3	21700
Field Worker	2	19900

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