TN MRB Health Inspector Grade II Syllabus (PDFs), Questions, Marks

This post contains the syllabus for important job positions under the Tamil Nadu Medical Recruitment Board (TN MRB). The syllabus is provided for posts such as Assistant Surgeon, Nurses, Medical Physicist, Physiotherapist Grade II, Food Safety Officer, Junior Analyst, Pharmacist, Assistant Surgeon (Dental), Senior Analyst, Health Inspector Grade II, and Assistant Medical Officer (Homeopathy).

Below are direct links to download the syllabus PDFs for each of these posts, making it easy for candidates to access and prepare for the TN MRB exams. Whether you are preparing for medical, paramedical, or analyst roles, this collection helps you get the official syllabus straight from the source to guide your study plan effectively.

TN MRB Assistant Surgeon Syllabus

Basic Medical Sciences

• Genetics
• General & Applied Anatomy (Cardiovascular, Respiratory, Urogenital, Alimentary, Nervous, Osteology)
• Embryology related to major organ systems
• Histology & Surface Anatomy

Physiology & Biochemistry

• Cardiovascular and Respiratory Physiology
• Alimentary Tract–Pancreas–Liver–Biliary System Physiology
• Physiology of Water/Electrolytes, Endocrinology, Blood

Pathology

• General Pathology (inflammation, wound healing, neoplasia, immunology)
• Systemic Pathology (cardiovascular, respiratory, renal, blood, oncology, nervous system)

Pharmacology

• System-wise pharmacology (cardiac, respiratory, renal, oncology, neurology, endocrinology)
• Anaesthesia and Neuromuscular Block
• Poisoning, overdose, antidotes

Clinical Medicine

• General Medicine, Psychiatry, Geriatrics, Pediatrics, Surgery, Gynaecology, Obstetrics, Community Medicine
• Disease-specific study (cardiovascular, respiratory, digestive, renal, nervous, musculoskeletal, skin, infection, endocrinology)
• Emergencies: CPR, advanced life support, acute poisoning, drowning, hyperpyrexia, etc.

Diagnostic & Procedural Skills

• Clinical examination skills
• Imaging techniques (X-ray, CT, MRI, angiography, etc.)
• Recognizing and managing medical, surgical, and traumatic emergencies

Public Health & Miscellaneous

• HIV/AIDS, Child survival, nutrition, environment, prevention, community medicine
• Focusing on common diseases, diagnosis, emergency care at PHC/hospital level

TN MRB Nurse

Behavioral Sciences

• Structure of Mind
• Psychology of Human Behavior
• Dynamics of Human Behavior
• Body-Mind Relationship
• Stress and Conflicts
• Attitudes
• Habit Formation and Breaking

Fundamentals of Nursing

• Scope and Functions of Nursing
• History of Nursing in India
• Qualities for Nursing Professionals
• Ethics in Nursing
• Health and Determinants of Health Status
• Needs of the Patient

Medical-Surgical Nursing

• History of Modern Medicine and Surgery
• Nursing Assessment
• Pathophysiology of Diseases
• Altered Immune Response
• Operation Theatre Techniques and Patient Management

Specific Nursing Areas

• Pharmacology
• Mental Health and Psychiatric Nursing
• Child Health Nursing
• Midwifery and Gynecological Nursing
• Community Health Nursing
• Nursing Education and Research
• Professional Trends and Adjustment
• Nursing Administration and Ward Management

TN MRB Medical Physicist

Syllabus

• Basics of Radiological Physics:
  Atomic structure, radioactivity, interaction of radiation with matter, attenuation coefficients, radiation detection, dosimeters, and monitors.
• Radiation Therapy Physics:
  Telecobalt, linear accelerators (LINAC), advanced radiotherapy techniques such as 3D CRT, IMRT, SRS, IGRT, proton therapy, dosimetry protocols, and quality assurance.
• Brachytherapy Physics:
  Radionuclide properties, source calibration, dosimetry, types of brachytherapy (LDR, MDR, HDR), and equipment quality assurance.
• Biological Effects of Radiation:
  Radiation absorption, cancer biology, cell survival curves, dose rate effects, oxygen enhancement ratio, relative biological effectiveness, DNA damage and repair, radiobiology models, radioprotectors.
• Radiation Hazard Evaluation and Control:
  Radiation protection standards, dose limits, system of radiological protection, evaluation and control of radiation hazards, shielding, radioactive waste disposal, radiation emergencies.
• Diagnostic Radiation Physics:
  Production of X-rays, X-ray tube and circuits, film processing, fluoroscopy, tomography, CT generations, quality assurance of diagnostic equipment.
• Physics of Nuclear Medicine:
  Scintillation counters, gamma camera, SPECT, PET, radioisotope production, radiopharmaceuticals.
• Ultrasound and Imaging:
  Ultrasound production and propagation, acoustic impedance, piezoelectric transducers, scanning modes, Doppler systems, ultrasonic tomography.
• Lasers in Medicine and Thermography:
  Theory and production of medical lasers, laser-tissue interaction, medical applications, laser hazards and safety.
• MRI and Biomedical Instrumentation:
  Principles of MRI, relaxation mechanisms, contrast agents, ECG, EEG, EMG, pacemakers, defibrillators, dialysis units, blood cell counters.

TN MRB Physiotherapist Grade II

• Psychology
• Sociology
• General Surgery
• Anatomy
• Applied Physiology
• Basic & Applied Physics for Physiotherapy
• General Medicine
• Pediatrics
• Electrotherapy – I & II
• Geriatrics
• Biomechanics and Applied Anatomy
• Kinesiology
• Exercise Therapy – II
• Massage Technique
• Microbiology
• Pathology
• Community Medicine

TN MRB Food Safety Officer

Indian and International Food Laws

• Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006: Provisions, definitions, implementation.​
• FSS Rules and Regulations; national bodies (APEDA, BIS, MPEDA, Spice Board, etc.)
• International systems/laws: CODEX, WTO SPS/TBT agreements, national/international accreditation and standard-setting bodies.

FSSAI – Role, Functions, Initiatives

• Evolution and structure of FSSAI, roles, systems, standards enforcement, laboratory ecosystem, food imports, and audits.​
• Food safety initiatives: Eat Right India, food fortification, Clean Street Food Hub, training, capacity building, and state roles.

Food Safety Ecosystem in India

• Food Safety and Standards Regulations, 2011 (FSSR)
• Licensing, registration, packaging, labeling requirements, food for special dietary uses, handling of non-specified foods, advisory/scientific committees, import clearance system.

Basics of Food Chemistry & Nutrition

• Macro/micronutrients: structure, function, importance in human nutrition
• Food additives, anti-nutritional factors, food enzymes, nutraceuticals, contaminants, allergens, and their effects.​
• Diet and health risks (NCDs), importance of nutrition.

1) Food Microbiology & Hygiene

• Food microbiology: foodborne pathogens, sources, spoilage, disease.​
• Microbiological exam techniques; beneficial microorganisms, food processing.
• Food safety management: sanitation, HACCP, GMP, GAP, GHP, etc.

2) Food Science & Nutrition

• Food hazards, water and sanitation, food adulteration, bio-fortification, consequences of poor diet (stunting, wasting, anaemia), lifestyle diseases, food testing, and rapid methods.

3) Food Quality & Analysis

• GMP, audits, surveillance, recalls, quality control, packaging safety, food sampling, non-destructive evaluation.​
• Field/lab sampling, analytical techniques, mass spectrometry, QA/QC.

4) Food Processing, Preservation & Packaging

• Food processing and preservation principles, novel/emerging methods, packaging tech, GMPs

TN MRB Junior Analyst

General Knowledge

• Indian historical monuments
• Government schemes
• Important rivers, lakes, and mountains
• Current affairs including summits, conferences, awards
• Sports achievements (IPL, World Cup winners)
• Important national parks and wildlife sanctuaries

English Language

• Idioms and Phrases
• Sentence structure and improvement
• Active and Passive voice
• Synonyms and Antonyms
• Error detection and correction
• Fill in the blanks and passage completion
• Joining sentences and transformations

Aptitude

• Arithmetic (Mixture, Average, Percentages, Profit & Loss, Simple and Compound Interest, Ratio, Proportion)
• Geometry and Mensuration
• Time, Speed, Distance, Work problems
• Permutations and Combinations
• Logarithms and Progressions

Reasoning

• Blood relations
• Coding-decoding
• Calendars and clocks
• Series and patterns
• Analogies and syllogisms
• Critical reasoning and puzzles

Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Chemistry

• Drug delivery and discovery
• Chemical libraries and cheminformatics
• Pharmacology and drug screening
• Pharmaceutical calculations and industrial pharmacy
• Quality control and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP)
• Regulatory affairs and patent laws

TN TRB Pharmacist

Health Education and Community Pharmacy

• Role of pharmacists in public health and community pharmacy
• Health education and hygiene practices

Hospital and Clinical Pharmacy

• Hospital pharmacy management
• Therapeutics and drug administration in clinical settings
• Drug interactions and patient care

Biochemistry and Clinical Pathology

• Basic biochemical processes relevant to pharmacy
• Clinical pathology and laboratory diagnostics

Drug Store and Business Management

• Inventory control, drug supply chain, financial management of pharmacies
• Legal and ethical aspects of drug store management

Human Anatomy and Physiology

• Basic anatomy and physiology related to pharmacology and patient care

Pharmaceutical Jurisprudence

• Pharmacy laws and regulations, Drugs and Cosmetics Act
• Ethical practices, licensing, and regulatory compliance

Pharmacognosy

• Study of natural drugs, identification, quality standards
• Indigenous system of medicine overview

Pharmacology and Toxicology

• System-wise pharmacology of drugs
• Mechanism of action, side effects, toxicity, drug metabolism

Pharmaceutical Chemistry

• Chemistry of inorganic and organic drugs
• Drug stability, formulations, and quality control
• Radiopharmaceuticals and contrast media

TN MRB Assistant Surgeon (Dental)

Dental Medicine

• Common diseases of teeth and paraoral tissues
• Oral medicine and diagnosis
• Oral pathology including cell pathology and lesions
• Oral surgery fundamentals
• Dental radiology and interpretation
• Periodontics: diseases and treatment of gums and supporting structures
• Prosthodontics: dentures, crowns, bridges, and rehabilitation
• Orthodontics: malocclusion and corrective techniques
• Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics: cavity preparation, pulp treatment, root canals
• Pediatric Dentistry: dental care for children
• Oral and maxillofacial surgery: trauma, infections, tumor management

General Medical Knowledge (Relevant to Dental Surgeons)

• Basic anatomy, physiology, and pathology
• Pharmacology including drug interactions and contraindications
• Surgical principles and emergency medicine
• Microbiology and infection control
• Community dental health and preventive dentistry

TN MRB Senior Analyst

Core Scientific Knowledge

• Chemistry (Biochemistry, Analytical Chemistry)
• Microbiology
• Food Technology and Food Analysis
• Pharmaceutical Chemistry and Drugs
• Safety and Quality Control in Food and Drugs
• Laboratory Techniques and Analytical Instrumentation

Specialized Subjects

• Food and Drugs Analysis
• Quality Assurance Systems and Standards
• Food Laws and Regulatory Framework
• Advanced Biochemical and Microbial Analysis

General Aptitude (sometimes included)

• Basic mathematics and logical reasoning may be relevant for data interpretation

TN TRB Health Inspector Grade II

• Anatomy & Physiology
• Microbiology
• Medical Entomology & Parasitology
• Hygiene
• Environmental Sanitation & Waste Management (including Biomedical Waste Management)
• Nutrition and Nutrition Education
• Introduction to Public Health and International Health Regulations
• Public Health Acts and Health Inspector duties
• Public Health problems with special focus on Tamil Nadu
• Factors affecting individual, family, and community health
• National Health Programs including HIV/AIDS and National Health Mission
• Control of Communicable and Non-Communicable Diseases
• Basic Medicine and Treatment of Minor Ailments
• First Aid, Emergency Care, and Rehabilitation
• Health and Vital Statistics, Health Management Information Systems (HMIS), maintenance of records
• Reproductive and Child Health, Family Welfare, and Population Education
• Behavioral Science and Communication skills including counseling
• Information, Education, Communication (IEC) methods, audio-visual aids, and media usage
• Job responsibilities and application of knowledge for Health Inspectors

TN MRB Assistant Medical Officer (Homeopathy)

General Subjects

• General Knowledge
• General English

Homeopathy Core Subjects

• Organon of Medicine
• Homeopathic Materia Medica
• Homeopathic Pharmacy and Repertory
• Principles and philosophy of Homeopathy
• Therapeutics and clinical homeopathy
• Anatomy & Physiology
• Pathology and Microbiology
• Practice of Medicine relevant to Homeopathy
• Case taking and case analysis in Homeopathy
• Homeopathic Prescribing methods and dosage

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