RRB Staff Nurse Syllabus 2024 & Subject Wise Exam Pattern

RRB Staff Nurse Syllabus 2024

The Railway Recruitment Board has released the RRB Staff Nurse Recruitment 2024 notification for 713 vacancies on their official website. Candidates who have completed a B.Sc. in Nursing or hold a Certificate as a Registered Nurse and Midwife have a great opportunity with Indian Railways. Therefore, interested candidates should review the RRB Staff Nurse Syllabus 2024 and Exam Pattern in detail before the application window opens on 17th August 2024.

RRB Staff Nurse 2024 Overview

Candidates must be aware of the RRB Staff Nurse Syllabus 2024 and the exam pattern, subject-wise, in detail. Check the overview table for a better understanding of the RRB Staff Nurse 2024 exam.

Particulars	Exam Details
Exam Name	RRB Paramedical
Full-Form	Railway Recruitment Board – Paramedical
Exam level	National Level
Conducting Authority	Railway Recruitment Board
Post Name	Staff Nurse
Vacancies	713 Posts
Notification release Date	5th August 2024
Application Start Date	17th August 2024
Application End Date	16th September 2024
Exam Mode	Online i.e. Computer Based Test (CBT)
Exam Stages	Computer Based Test (CBT) and Document Verification
CBT Stage Exam Date	To be Announced
Total No. of Vacancy	To be Announced
Salary	To be Announced

RRB Staff Nurse 2024 Syllabus

There are 5 subjects in the RRB Staff Nurse Syllabus 2024, namely General Intelligence and Reasoning, General Science, General Arithmetic, General Awareness, and Professional Ability. Check the table below to see which topics are covered in each subject.

General Intelligence and Reasoning Syllabus

General Intelligence and Reasoning, as part of the RRB Staff Nurse 2024 syllabus, is one of the most scoring subjects in the exam. This subject tests your IQ and therefore requires more focus. Let’s review the topics covered in this subject.

• Analogies
• Coding and Decoding
• Data Interpretation and Sufficiency
• Similarities and Differences
• Alphabet-reasoning and Number Series
• Mathematical Operations
• Relationships
• Jumbling
• Statement – Arguments and Assumptions
• Syllogism
• Venn Diagram
• Conclusions
• Decision-Making
• Analytical reasoning
• Directions

General Science Syllabus

Candidates will need to review the 10th-grade syllabus for General Science along with the topics listed below for the RRB Staff Nurse 2024 Exam.

• Life Sciences
• Chemistry
• Physics

General Arithmetic Syllabus

General Arithmetic questions are asked less frequently in the exam and are limited to the 10th-grade syllabus. However, this section also requires sufficient practice to excel in the exam. Check the important topics of the General Arithmetic syllabus below.

• Linear Equations
• Number System
• Decimals
• Fractions
• Simplification
• LCM and HCF
• Time and Work
• Time and Distance
• Ratio and Proportions
• Percentage
• Elementary Algebra
• Geometry and Trigonometry
• Elementary Statistics
• Mensuration
• Simple and Compound Interest
• Profit and Loss

General Awareness Syllabus

Aspirants need to have basic knowledge about important events and current affairs in the world. The sections listed below are important under the General Awareness syllabus.

• Current Affairs
• Culture, History of India, and Freedom Struggle
• Indian Geography
• Indian Polity and Constitution
• Indian Economy
• Sports
• Environmental Issues Concerning India and the World
• Scientific and Technological Developments

Professional Ability Syllabus

Professional Ability accounts for 70% of the weightage in the RRB Staff Nurse Exam 2024. Hence, it requires more focus compared to other subjects to excel in the exam. Check the topics of the Professional Ability syllabus below.

• Anatomy
• Microbiology
• Pharmacology
• Nutrition
• Nursing Foundations
• Physiology
• Biochemistry
• Psychology
• Genetics
• Community Health Nursing
• Mental Health Nursing
• Nursing Research and Statistics
• Sociology
• Child Health Nursing
• Pathology
• Medical-Surgical Nursing
• Midwifery and Obstetrical Nursing
• Management of Nursing Services and Education

RRB Staff Nurse Exam Pattern 2024

Candidates must be familiar with the question pattern and prepare for each section accordingly. The RRB Staff Nurse Exam Pattern 2024 is provided in the table below.

Subject	Number of Questions	Marks Allotted
Professional Ability	70	70
General Awareness	10	10
General Arithmetic, General Intelligence and Reasoning	10	10
General Science	10	10
Total	100	100

How To Prepare For RRB Staff Nurse 2024?

• Follow the RRB Staff Nurse Syllabus: Start by studying the syllabus given by the board. Stick to the topics in the syllabus and avoid extra material.
• Choose the Right Study Materials: Pick study resources that match the latest syllabus. Use good quality books, test series, and previous years’ papers to understand the exam better.
• Make a Study Plan: Create a study schedule and stick to it. Spend more time on important subjects like Professional Knowledge.
• Revise and Practice Regularly: Keep revising and practicing according to the exam pattern to improve your score. Focus on practicing enough to meet or exceed the cutoff.

RRB Staff Nurse Books

Subject	Name of Books	Author/Publication
General Arithmetics	Fast Track Arithmetic	Arihant Publications
General Intelligence & Reasoning	Verbal and Non-verbal Reasoning	R S Aggarwal
General Science	General Science	Lucent Publications
Anatomy	Human Anatomy And Physiology	Raje V N
Physiology	Anatomy and Physiology	Joshi
Child Health Nursing	Child Health Nursing: A Practical Manual	Sabitri Sanyal
Mental Health Nursing	A Guide To Mental Health & Psychiatric Nursing	Sreevani
Midwifery & Obstetrical Nursing	Midwifery and Obstetrical Nursing	J B Pharmacy

RRB Staff Nurse Syllabus 2024 – FAQs

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