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JKSSB FAA Exam Overview
The Finance Accounts Assistant (FAA) examination conducted by the Jammu & Kashmir Services Selection Board (JKSSB) is one of the most sought-after graduate-level recruitment exams in J&K.
The examination tests candidates across 6 distinct academic domains, with Accountancy and General Knowledge carrying the highest weightage (60 out of 120 marks).
120-Marks Scheme & Negative Marking
- Total Questions: 120 MCQs
- Total Marks: 120 Marks
- Time Duration: 120 Minutes (2 Hours)
- Negative Marking: 0.25 Marks per wrong answer
| Section | Subject | Marks Allocated |
|---|---|---|
| Section 1 | General Knowledge with special reference to UT of J&K | 30 Marks |
| Section 2 | Accountancy & Bookkeeping | 30 Marks |
| Section 3 | General English | 10 Marks |
| Section 4 | Statistics & Mathematics | 10 Marks |
| Section 5 | General Economics | 10 Marks |
| Section 6 | General Science (Physics, Chemistry, Biology) | 10 Marks |
| Section 7 | Knowledge of Computers | 20 Marks |
| Total | All 7 Sections | 120 Marks |
Accountancy & Bookkeeping Detailed Syllabus (30 Marks)
- Introduction to Financial Accounting & Terms (Assets, Liabilities, Capital, Revenue).
- Accounting Principles, Concepts & Conventions (Going Concern, Dual Aspect, Accrual).
- Journal Entries, Ledger Posting, and Trial Balance Preparation.
- Bank Reconciliation Statement (BRS) & Cash Book (Single, Double & Triple column).
- Financial Statements (Trading Account, Profit & Loss A/c, Balance Sheet).
- Depreciation Accounting & Methods (Straight Line & Diminishing Balance).
- Partnership Accounts & Company Audit basics.
- Public Financial Management System (PFMS) & Indian Financial System overview.
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