The Jammu and Kashmir Services Selection Board (JKSSB) has officially released the recruitment notification for 600 posts of Finance Accounts Assistant (FAA) for 2026. This recruitment drive under Notification No. 10 of 2025 is one of the most anticipated opportunities for graduates in the UT.
Below is a detailed guide on the exam pattern, subject-wise syllabus, and how to access the official PDF.
The selection process is purely merit-based, consisting of a single-stage OMR-based Written Examination followed by Document Verification. There is no interview for this post.
| Feature | Details |
| Mode of Exam | Offline (OMR Based) |
| Type of Questions | Objective (Multiple Choice Questions) |
| Total Marks | 120 Marks |
| Total Questions | 120 Questions |
| Duration | 2 Hours (120 Minutes) |
| Negative Marking | 0.25 marks for every wrong answer |
| Medium of Exam | English only |
To clear the exam, focus on high-weightage sections like Accountancy and General Knowledge, which together account for 50% of the total score.
| Section | Subject | Marks |
| I | General Knowledge (with special reference to J&K UT) | 30 |
| II | Accountancy and Bookkeeping | 30 |
| III | General English | 10 |
| IV | Statistics | 10 |
| V | Mathematics | 10 |
| VI | General Economics | 10 |
| VII | General Science | 10 |
| VIII | Knowledge of Computers | 10 |
| Total | 120 |
The JKSSB FAA paper is divided into 8 sections:
| Subject | Marks |
|---|---|
| General Knowledge (J&K Focus) | 30 |
| Accountancy & Bookkeeping | 30 |
| General English | 10 |
| Statistics | 10 |
| Mathematics | 10 |
| General Economics | 10 |
| General Science | 10 |
| Computer Knowledge | 10 |
| Total | 120 Marks |
GK + Accountancy = 50% of the paper, making them the most important sections.
Below is the detailed syllabus based on the latest exam pattern.
This is the most important section for scoring.
This section tests practical accounting knowledge used in government finance work.
Special focus is given to Jammu & Kashmir UT-related questions.
Basic digital literacy is essential for government office work.
Focus on J&K: History, Economy, Geography (Rivers, Lakes, Flora/Fauna), Heritage & Culture, and Important Tourist Destinations.
Administrative: J&K Reorganisation Act, 2019.
National: Current Events (National & International), Indian History, Indian Constitution, and Environment/Ecology.
Introduction to Financial Accounting, Accounting Equation, and Journal/Ledger.
Bank Reconciliation Statement (BRS).
Partnership Accounts, Financial Audit, and Cash Book.
Advanced Topics: Public Financial Management System (PFMS), Taxation (Direct/Indirect), Cost Management, and Social Audit.
Tenses, Narration, Modals, Articles, and Clauses.
Active & Passive Voice, Synonyms/Antonyms, and Idioms/Phrases.
Rearranging jumbled sentences.
Methods of data collection (Primary vs. Secondary).
Measures of Central Tendency (Mean, Median, Mode).
Probability Theory and Index Numbers.
Vital Statistics (Fertility and Mortality rates).
Basic Principles of Economics, Fiscal & Monetary Policy.
National Income (Concept and Measurement) and the Role of RBI.
Planning vs. Market Economy, and Economic Reforms in India.
Components of Computer Systems and Input/Output devices.
Operating Systems and Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
Internet, E-mail, and Cybersecurity (Viruses/Antivirus).
Candidates can download the official syllabus PDF directly from the JKSSB website:
Go to the official portal: jkssb.nic.in. or download from the direct link below.
Navigate to the “Syllabus” or “What’s New” section.
Look for “Syllabus for the post of Accounts Assistant (Finance Department) – Advertisement No. 10 of 2025.”
Click the download link to save the PDF for your records.
The “50% Core” Rule: Since Accountancy and GK on J&K make up 60 marks, master these first.
Avoid Guesswork: With a 0.25 negative marking, accuracy is your best friend. In previous cycles, the cut-off for Open Merit has often hovered around the 85-90 range.
Current Affairs: Focus on developments in J&K from late 2025 to 2026, especially new infrastructure projects and administrative updates.
The JKSSC FAA syllabus includes subjects like General Knowledge, Accountancy & Bookkeeping, General English, Mathematics, Statistics, General Economics, General Science, and Computer Knowledge.
The exam is objective (MCQ-based) with:
Accountancy & Bookkeeping and General Knowledge carry the highest weightage with 30 marks each.
Key topics include:
It includes:
Topics include:
Important topics are:
Topics include:
Yes, some notifications may include Mental Ability/Reasoning topics like coding-decoding, series, puzzles, and syllogism.
It includes:
It is very important as a significant portion of General Knowledge focuses on Jammu & Kashmir’s history, geography, economy, and culture.
Focus on:
The syllabus is moderate. Accountancy is slightly technical, but other sections are similar to standard competitive exams.
Yes, with proper planning, conceptual clarity in Accountancy, and consistent practice, beginners can crack the exam.
You can download it from the official JKSSB website once the notification is released
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