The Jammu & Kashmir Services Selection Board (JKSSB) has officially released Notification No. 10 of 2025, inviting applications for 600 Accounts Assistant (FAA) posts in the Finance Department. This is a critical announcement for all J&K graduates seeking government employment.
📅 Key Dates and Vacancy Snapshot
The application window for this UT Cadre post is as follows:
- Total Vacancies: 600 Posts
- Notification Date: 24 November 2025
- Online Application Starts: 08 December 2025
- Last Date to Apply: 06 January 2026
- Post Name: Finance Accounts Assistant (FAA)
- Pay Scale: Level 5 (₹29,200 – ₹92,300)
✅ Eligibility Criteria & Fee
Educational Qualification:
- A Bachelor’s Degree (Graduation) in any stream from a recognized university.
- Minimum Marks: 50% for Open Merit (OM) and 45% for Reserved Categories.
- Higher degree holders (PG/Ph.D.) are also eligible.
Other Requirements:
- Age Limit: Maximum 40 years for OM candidates (with relaxation up to 43 years for reserved categories, as on the specified cutoff date).
- Domicile: Must be a Domicile of the Union Territory of Jammu & Kashmir.
Application Fee:
- General Category: ₹600/-
- Reserved Categories (SC, ST, EWS, PwBD, etc.): ₹500/-
📝 Selection Process Overview
The recruitment is based purely on merit obtained in the written examination. The selection process consists of two stages:
- Written Examination: An objective-type (MCQ) OMR or CBT-based test of 120 marks and 2 hours duration.
- Document Verification (DV): Candidates shortlisted on the basis of written merit will be called for document verification.
Note on Marking: There is **negative marking of 0.25 marks** for every incorrect answer.
Syllabus Highlights:
The 120-mark examination covers the following main subjects, with Accountancy & Book Keeping and General Knowledge with J&K reference carrying the highest weightage:
- Accountancy and Book Keeping
- General Knowledge with special reference to J&K UT
- General English
- Statistics / Mathematics
- General Economics / General Science
- Knowledge of Computer Applications
All aspirants are strongly advised to check the official notification on the JKSSB website (jkssb.nic.in) and start their preparation immediately.
