60-Day Strategy to Crack JKSSB Finance Accounts Assistant (FAA)
The Finance Accounts Assistant exam conducted by the Jammu and Kashmir Services Selection Board requires balanced preparation across Accountancy, J&K General Knowledge, Economics, Statistics, Mathematics, Computer, English, and General Science.
The key to success in 60 days is smart planning, daily revision, and MCQ practice. Since Accountancy and J&K GK carry the highest marks, they should receive the most time.
Study Time Plan (Daily)
Study 6–8 hours daily
Example daily schedule:
Morning (3 hours)
Accountancy / Core subject
Afternoon (2 hours)
J&K GK / Economics
Evening (2 hours)
Math / Statistics / Computer
Night (1 hour)
MCQ practice + revision
Phase 1: Concept Building (Day 1–20)
Focus on basic concepts.
Accountancy
Principles of Accounting
Accounting concepts & conventionsJournal entries
Ledger
Trial Balance
J&K General Knowledge
History of J&K
Geography of J&KImportant rivers and lakes
Culture and tourism
Computer
Basics of computer
Input and output devicesHardware & software
English
Parts of speech
ArticlesPrepositions
Goal: Clear fundamental concepts.
Phase 2: Core Subjects (Day 21–40)
Focus on high-weightage topics.
Accountancy
Final accounts
Trading accountProfit & loss account
Balance sheet
Bank reconciliation statement
Depreciation
Economics
Demand and supply
Inflation
National income
Fiscal policy
Statistics
Mean, Median, Mode
Probability
Correlation
Computer
MS Word
MS Excel
Internet and email
Goal: Finish complete syllabus once.
Phase 3: Practice and Revision (Day 41–55)
Focus on MCQs and mock tests.
Daily routine:
1 mock test (120 questions)
Analyse mistakesRevise weak topics
Important focus:
Accountancy MCQs
J&K GK current affairs
Mathematics practice
Goal: Improve speed and accuracy.
Phase 4: Final Revision (Day 56–60)
Only revision and practice.
Revise:
Important accounting formulas
J&K GK factsComputer shortcut keys
Economics definitions
Statistics formulas
Solve previous year papers.
Avoid new topics.
Weekly Target Plan
Week 1
Accounting basics + J&K history
Week 2
Journal, ledger, trial balance + geography
Week 3
Final accounts + mathematics
Week 4
Economics + statistics
Week 5
Computer + English
Week 6
Mock tests + revision
Week 7–8
Full revision + practice papers
Most Important Topics (High Scoring)
Accountancy
Journal entries
Trial balanceFinal accounts
Bank reconciliation
Depreciation
J&K GK
Rivers and lakes
History of Kashmir
Tourism places
Important personalities
Computer
MS Office
Internet
Computer basics
Books Recommended (Most Used by JKSSB Aspirants)
Home Academy Publication JKSSB FAA Guide
Lucent General Knowledge
Kiran Publications Previous Year Papers
Golden Rule for Selection
If you score:
25+ in Accountancy
20+ in GK
30+ from other subjects
Your chances of selection become very high.