JKSSB Finance Accounts Assistant FAA Recruitment 2026 : 600 Posts
JKSSB FAA Recruitment 2026: The long wait is finally over for thousands of aspirants across Jammu and Kashmir. For the past few months, students have been relying on rumors and RTI replies regarding new vacancies in the Finance Department. But today, all doubts have been cleared. The Jammu and Kashmir Services Selection Board (JKSSB) has officially released the advertisement for 600 Accounts Assistant posts. This is confirmed news as of today, November 24, 2025
| Category | Information |
|---|---|
| Board | Jammu & Kashmir Services Selection Board |
| Department | Finance Department |
| Post | Accounts Assistant (JKSSB FAA) |
| Total Vacancies | 600 |
| Pay Scale | Level-5 (₹29,200–₹92,300) |
| Exam Mode | Written OMR |
| Selection Stages | Written Exam + Document Verification |
| Application Dates | 8 Dec 2025 – 6 Jan 2026 |
Eligibility of JKSSB Finance Accounts Assistant 2026 Vacancy
Education & other essentials
- Minimum Qualification: Graduation in any stream from a recognized University with at least 50% marks (Open Merit) and 45% marks (reserved categories). Candidates with a Postgraduate degree (50% marks) or PhD are also eligible. (Per Govt. order No.148-F/2025.)
- Age: 18–40 years (relaxation for reserved categories as per rules).
- Domicile: Must satisfy J&K UT domicile rules as per advertisement.
Selection Process & Exam Pattern
Based on the official JKSSB syllabus PDF for Accounts/Finance posts and earlier recruitments, selection is likely to be a single-stage written objective test (120 marks, 2 hours), followed by document verification. The written test usually covers GK (with J&K emphasis), Accounting & Bookkeeping, Economics, Mathematics/Statistics, and Computer knowledge.
Pay-scale & Salary (What to expect)
Earlier JKSSB Accounts Assistant roles were offered at pay bands equivalent to Level-5 / Level-6 in 7th CPC (starting basic often shown around ₹29,200 in some past ads). A realistic range for Accounts Assistant is roughly ₹29,200 – ₹92,300 (basic pay band shown in previous recruitments)
How to apply for JKSSB FAA 2026?
The application process is simple but must be followed carefully to avoid mistakes. Candidates must fill all sections of the form accurately, as corrections may not be permitted later. Uploading proper documents in the specified format is essential for eligibility. Payment of the fee completes the application process, after which a downloadable copy will be available for future use.
- Register or log in to the JKSSB portal and complete OTR details.
- Select the active JKSSB FAA advertisement from the online application section.
- Fill in personal, academic, and category details carefully.
- Upload photograph, signature, domicile, and category certificates.
- Pay the required fee and download the final application form.
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What is the exam pattern for JKSSB FAA?
The JKSSB FAA exam will be objective-type and conducted in English. It will consist of multiple sections testing general knowledge, finance, mathematics, reasoning, and language skills. Negative marking of one-fourth will apply for each wrong answer. The detailed syllabus will be released separately on the official JKSSB platform.
Note: The exam pattern is based on the previous year notification as of now.
| Section | Marks |
|---|---|
| General Knowledge (J&K UT) | 30 |
| Bookkeeping & Accounting | 30 |
| General English | 10 |
| Statistics | 10 |
| Mathematics | 10 |
| General Economics | 10 |
| General Science | 10 |
| Computer Skills | 10 |
| Total | 120 |
