Cracking the JKSSB Finance Accounts Assistant (FAA) Exam: Complete Syllabus Analysis and Recommended Book List
The JKSSB Finance Accounts Assistant (FAA) Exam is a competitive exam conducted by the Jammu and Kashmir Services Selection Board (JKSSB) for the recruitment of Finance Accounts Assistants in various departments of the Jammu and Kashmir government. The exam consists of a single stage of written test (objective type) with 120 questions and 120 marks. The duration of the exam is 2 hours and there is a negative marking of 0.25 marks for each wrong answer. The exam covers the following topics:
- General Knowledge with special reference to J&K UT (30 marks)
- Statistics (10 marks)
- General Economics (10 marks)
- Mathematics (10 marks)
- Knowledge of Computer Applications (10 marks)
- Accountancy and Book Keeping (30 marks)
- General Science (10 marks)
- General English (10 marks)
To crack the exam, you need to have a thorough understanding of the
syllabus and the exam pattern. You also need to practice a lot of mock tests and previous year papers to improve your speed and accuracy. Here are some steps that you can follow to prepare for the exam:
- Download the official JKSSB FAA Syllabus PDF and go through it carefully. Note down the important topics and sub-topics for each section and make a study plan accordingly.
- Refer to the best books and study materials for each section. Some of the recommended books are:
- General Knowledge: Lucent’s General Knowledge, J&K General Knowledge by RPH Editorial Board, J&K Reorganisation Act, 2019 by Universal Law Publishing
- Statistics: Fundamentals of Statistics by S.C. Gupta5, Statistics for Economics by T.R. Jain and V.K. Ohri
- General Economics: Introductory Microeconomics and Macroeconomics by T.R. Jain and V.K. Ohri, Indian Economy by Ramesh Singh
- Mathematics: Quantitative Aptitude by R.S. Aggarwal, Fast Track Objective Arithmetic by Rajesh Verma
- Knowledge of Computer Applications: Objective Computer Awareness by Arihant Experts, Computer Fundamentals by P.K. Sinha
- Accountancy and Book Keeping: Financial Accounting by T.S. Grewal, Cost Accounting by S.P. Jain and K.L. Narang
- General Science: General Science by Lucent Publications, Science and Technology by Ravi Agrahari
- General English: Objective General English by S.P. Bakshi, Word Power Made Easy by Norman Lewis
- Solve as many mock tests and previous year papers as possible. You can find some online test series and mock tests on websites like Oliveboard and EduGorilla. These will help you to familiarize yourself with the exam pattern, difficulty level, and time management. You can also analyze your performance and identify your strengths and weaknesses.
- Revise the important concepts, formulas, facts, and current affairs regularly. Make short notes and flashcards for quick revision. You can also watch some online videos and lectures on YouTube or other platforms to clear your doubts and enhance your understanding.
- Stay updated with the latest news and notifications related to the exam. You can visit the official website of JKSSB or follow some reliable sources like JKUpdate and JKBOSE for the latest information.
- Maintain a healthy and balanced lifestyle. Eat well, sleep well, and exercise regularly. Avoid stress and distractions and stay focused and motivated.
I hope these tips and resources will help you to crack the JKSSB Finance Accounts Assistant (FAA) Exam. I wish you all the best for your preparation and success.