The Jammu and Kashmir Services Selection Board (JKSSB) has announced 1,850 vacancies for the post of Junior Assistant (Finance Accounts) across various government departments. The written examination is scheduled for December 5, 2026. Here is a comprehensive guide to the exam pattern, syllabus, and preparation strategy.
JKSSB Junior Assistant Exam Pattern 2026:
• Total Questions: 120 MCQs
• Duration: 2 hours
• Negative Marking: 0.25 marks per wrong answer
• Medium: English and Urdu
Syllabus Breakdown:
• General English (25 marks): Grammar, Vocabulary, Comprehension
• Quantitative Aptitude (25 marks): Arithmetic, Data Interpretation
• General Knowledge (30 marks): Current Affairs, J&K GK, Indian Constitution
• Subject Knowledge (40 marks): Accounts, Finance, Office Procedures
Top Preparation Books:
• J&K GK: J&K General Knowledge by R.K. Jain
• Aptitude: Quantitative Aptitude by R.S. Aggarwal
• English: Wren & Martin Grammar
• Current Affairs: Any monthly magazine
Candidates who applied before the deadline should download their admit cards from jkssb.nic.in from November 25, 2026. The exam will be held at centres in Jammu, Srinagar, Leh, Kargil, Anantnag, Baramulla, Udhampur, Kathua, and Rajouri.
