JKSSB Accounts Assistant (Finance): Syllabus, Exam Pattern & Eligibility (2026)
Official Notification Summary
Exam Pattern & Section-wise Marks Distribution
The selection process for the post of Accounts Assistant (Finance) under the Finance Department, Government of Jammu & Kashmir follows the official blueprint notified by the Jammu and Kashmir Services Selection Board. Candidates should organize their daily study schedules around the prescribed mark allocations below:
| Subject / Section Name | Number of Questions | Allocated Marks |
|---|---|---|
| General Knowledge with special reference to J&K UT | 30 | 30 |
| Accountancy & Book Keeping | 30 | 30 |
| General English | 10 | 10 |
| Statistics and Mathematics | 10 | 10 |
| General Economics | 10 | 10 |
| General Science | 10 | 10 |
| Knowledge of Computers | 10 | 10 |
| Total Test Weightage | 110 Questions | 120 Marks |
Marking Scheme Notes: Each multiple choice question carries fixed value. For each incorrect answer, 0.25 marks deducted per wrong answer is deducted. Candidates are advised against blind guessing. Questions left unattempted attract zero penalty.
Official Topic-wise Syllabus
Below is the comprehensive syllabus arranged in the exact sequence specified in the official JKSSB advertisement notification. Focus intensively on high-weightage sections such as General Awareness with special reference to Jammu & Kashmir UT.
General Knowledge with Special Reference to J&K UT (30 Marks)
Popular personalities, Constitution of India, Weather, climate, crops, soils, First in India, Current events of national and international importance, J&K Reorganisation Act 2019, J&K History, Geography, Economy, Flora and Fauna, Hydroelectric projects and rivers in J&K, Tourism and Heritage sites.
Accountancy & Book Keeping (30 Marks)
Introduction to Financial Accounting, Terms in Accounting, Accounting Equation, Rules of Debit and Credit, Journal and Ledger, Trial Balance, Cash Book and Financial Statements, Bank Reconciliation Statement (BRS), Depreciation methods, Public Financial Management System (PFMS), Tax structures, GST basics, Auditing fundamentals.
General English (10 Marks)
Tenses, Rearranging sentences, Narration, Modals, Articles, Comprehension, Prepositions, Active and Passive Voice, Clauses, Synonyms and Antonyms, Idioms.
Statistics and Mathematics (10 Marks)
Primary and Secondary Data, Tabulation and Compilation, Measures of Central Tendency (Mean, Median, Mode), Measures of Dispersion, Probability, Matrices and Determinants, Analytical Geometry, Differential Calculus basics.
General Economics (10 Marks)
Law of Demand and Supply, Consumer Behaviour and Elasticity, National Income (GDP, GNP, NNP), Inflation and Deflation, Monetary Policy (RBI roles), Fiscal Policy, Concept of Economic Development.
General Science (10 Marks)
Newton's laws of motion, Energy and power, Wave motion, Electric current and circuits, Structure of Atom, Acids, Bases and Salts, Carbon compounds, Ecosystem and environmental balance, Communicable diseases and vitamins.
Knowledge of Computers (10 Marks)
Hardware & Software concepts, Input and Output peripherals, Operating Systems, MS Word and MS Excel formulas, Computer Networks, Internet and Cyber hygiene.
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Official Notification PDF & Board Verification
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can non-commerce graduates apply for JKSSB Finance Accounts Assistant (FAA)?
Yes. Candidates holding graduation in Science, Arts, Humanities, Engineering, or Business Administration are fully eligible, provided they meet the minimum 50% graduation marks requirement (45% for reserved categories).
What is the passing cutoff marks for Accounts Assistant?
Cutoff marks vary across categories and districts depending on candidate scores and overall vacancies. Final selection merit is drawn purely on total marks scored out of 120.
Is typing test mandatory for Accounts Assistant (Finance)?
No. Accounts Assistant selection is conducted entirely through the 120-mark objective written test; no typing or shorthand speed test is prescribed.
What are the key books recommended for the Accountancy section?
NCERT Class 11 and 12 Financial Accounting textbooks provide the foundational syllabus coverage for terms, rules of debit/credit, trial balance, and depreciation concepts tested in JKSSB papers.
Where are Accounts Assistants posted upon appointment?
Selected FAA candidates are posted across District Treasuries, Directorate of Accounts & Treasuries, and various departmental divisions across the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir.