CISF ASI Paramedical Syllabus 2026: Pharmacist, Lab Technician, X-Ray Exam Pattern & Subjects

CISF ASI Paramedical Syllabus 2026: Complete Subject List for All Trades

CISF ASI Paramedical Detailed Syllabus

CISF ASI Paramedical Syllabus 2026 is completely technical and based on your specific trade. The written exam carries 100 marks with a duration of 2 hours and there is no negative marking. The syllabus is divided into three trades: Pharmacist, Lab Technician, and X-Ray Technician. Each candidate must prepare only the subjects related to their professional diploma or degree. You can check complete admit card and result updates on www.govtexam.study.

Here is the breakdown of how to prepare for each post based on the required qualifications .

1. For ASI (Pharmacist)

Your qualification: Diploma/Degree in Pharmacy + Registered under Pharmacy Act, 1948 .

You should study these topics from your diploma textbooks:

• Pharmaceutics: Dispensing pharmacy, hospital pharmacy, drug store management.

• Pharmacology: Common drug actions, doses, side effects, and therapeutic uses.

• Pharmaceutical Chemistry: Inorganic and organic medicinal chemistry.

• Pharmacognosy: Study of crude drugs from natural sources.

• Acts & Laws: Pharmacy Act, 1948; Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act; Drug Price Control Order.

2. For ASI (Lab Technician)

Your qualification: 10+2 with Science + 2-year Diploma in Medical Laboratory Technology (MLT) .

You should study these topics from your diploma textbooks:

• Clinical Hematology: Blood cell counting (Hemocytometer), Hemoglobin estimation, ESR, Blood grouping.

• Clinical Pathology: Urine, stool, and sputum examination (physical, chemical, microscopic).

• Clinical Biochemistry: Blood glucose, cholesterol, liver function tests (LFT), kidney function tests (KFT).

• Microbiology: Gram staining, culture media, sterilization techniques.

• Instrumentation: Handling of microscopes, centrifuges, colorimeters.

3. For ASI (X-Ray Technician) / Radiographer

Your qualification: 10+2 + 2-year Diploma in Radiography .

You should study these topics from your diploma textbooks:

• Radiographic Techniques: Positioning for chest, skull, abdomen, and spine X-rays.

• Radiography Physics: X-ray tube construction, production of X-rays, properties of X-rays.

• Radiation Safety: Hazards of radiation, protection measures (lead aprons, dosimeters), ALARA principle.

• Image Processing: Darkroom techniques, film processing, digital radiography basics.

• Anatomy & Positioning: Basic human anatomy relevant to radiographic positioning.

How to Study for CISF ASI Paramedical Exam

First, focus only on your trade subjects. Do not waste time on GK, Reasoning or Current Affairs because this exam is 100% technical. Second, revise your diploma or degree textbooks thoroughly, especially the core subjects. Third, practice multiple choice questions from previous years or sample papers. Fourth, make short notes of important drug doses, lab values, and positioning techniques. Finally, manage your time well during the exam because you have 2 hours for 100 questions with no negative marking.

Exam Structure

The written examination is OMR based (pen and paper mode). There will be 100 multiple choice questions and you get 120 minutes to solve them. Every question carries 1 mark and there is no negative marking for wrong answers. After the written exam, you have to clear Physical Standard Test (PST) and Medical Examination.

Exam Pattern Table

Note: The syllabus and exam pattern mentioned above is based on previous year trends and expert analysis. This is not the official syllabus from CISF. Candidates are advised to wait for the official recruitment notification on cisfrectt.cisf.gov.in for the exact and updated syllabus. Use this content only for reference and idea purposes.

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