JKSSB Finance Accounts Assistant (FAA) Syllabus

Introduction

The Finance Accounts Assistant (FAA) examination is conducted by the Jammu and Kashmir Services Selection Board (JKSSB) for recruitment in the Finance Department of Jammu & Kashmir. The examination is conducted in objective type (MCQ format) and tests the candidate’s knowledge of accountancy, general knowledge, economics, mathematics, statistics, computer knowledge, English, and general science.

The exam focuses mainly on accounting and financial understanding, along with awareness of Jammu & Kashmir and national issues.

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Exam Pattern

Subject	Marks
General Knowledge (with special reference to J&K)	30
Accountancy & Bookkeeping	30
General English	10
Statistics	10
Mathematics	10
General Economics	10
General Science	10
Computer Knowledge	10
Total	120

Duration: 2 Hours
Type of Exam: Objective (MCQs)
Negative Marking: 0.25 marks for each wrong answer.

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1. General Knowledge

(with special reference to Jammu & Kashmir – 30 Marks)

This section evaluates the candidate’s knowledge of current events, history, geography, and important developments related to India and Jammu & Kashmir.

Important Topics

Current affairs (National and International)

Indian history and freedom struggle
Indian culture and heritage
Geography of India
Political and physical divisions of India and the world
Transport and communication
Demography and census
Rivers, lakes, and natural resources

Jammu & Kashmir Specific Topics

History of Jammu & Kashmir

Geography and climate
Tourism and culture
Economy of Jammu & Kashmir
Important lakes, rivers, and mountain ranges
Administrative divisions of J&K

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2. Accountancy & Book Keeping – 30 Marks

(Most Important Section)

This section is the core subject of the examination and carries the highest weightage.

Important Topics

Principles of accounting

Accounting concepts and conventions
Double entry system
Journal entries
Ledger accounts
Trial balance

Final accounts

Trading account
Profit and Loss account
Balance sheet
Bank Reconciliation Statement
Depreciation and its methods
Cost accounting basics
Management accounting
Budgetary control
Indian financial system
Basics of taxation

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3. General English – 10 Marks

Topics

Tenses

Articles
Prepositions
Vocabulary
Synonyms and antonyms
Idioms and phrases
Comprehension passages
Active and passive voice
Direct and indirect speech

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4. Statistics – 10 Marks

Topics

Measures of central tendency

Mean
Median
Mode
Measures of dispersion
Correlation
Index numbers
Probability
Sampling methods

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5. Mathematics – 10 Marks

Topics

Percentage

Ratio and proportion
Profit and loss
Simple interest
Compound interest
Time and work
Time and distance
Basic algebra
Linear equations

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6. General Economics – 10 Marks

Topics

Basic concepts of economics

Demand and supply
Market structure
National income
Inflation
Public finance
Fiscal policy
Overview of the Indian economy

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7. General Science – 10 Marks

Topics

Basic concepts of physics

Basic concepts of chemistry
Basic concepts of biology
Environmental science
Human health and diseases
Energy resources

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8. Computer Knowledge – 10 Marks

Topics

Fundamentals of computers

Components of computers
Input and output devices
Computer memory
Hardware and software
Operating systems
MS Word
MS Excel
MS PowerPoint
Internet and email
Computer viruses and cyber security basics

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Conclusion

The Finance Accounts Assistant exam requires balanced preparation across several subjects. However, Accountancy & Bookkeeping and General Knowledge (especially J&K related topics) are the most important sections because they carry the highest marks. Proper conceptual understanding and regular practice of MCQs are essential for success in the examination