JKSSB Accounts Assistant Recruitment 2025 for 600 Vacancies, Apply Start Soon!

Are you interested in getting appointed as an accounts assistant in the finance department of J&K Administration? If yes, you will be happy to know that the Jammu and Kashmir Staff Selection Board released a notification for this recruitment drive on November 24, 2025.

The application form for this recruitment is all set to be available on the official JKSSB website from December 8, 2025, to January 6, 2026. If you are interested in applying for this recruitment, it is highly recommended to apply early to avoid the last-minute rush.

Here, we have shared everything you need to know about the JKSSB Accounts Assistant Recruitment 2025. Read this article thoroughly to check the number of vacancies, eligibility criteria, application fee, selection process, pay scale and much more. 

Vacancy Details 

The JKSSB has released the notification for recruitment of Accounts Assistants in the Finance Department for a total number of 600 vacancies. The reservation details can be found below:

• Open Merit (OM): 240 
• Scheduled Caste (SC): 48
• Scheduled Tribe 1 (ST1): 60 
• Scheduled Tribe 2 (ST2): 60
• Other Backward Class (OBC): 48 
• Area Along Line of Control (ALB): 24 
• Resident of Backward Area (RBA): 60
• Economically Weaker Section (EWS): 60 

Eligibility Criteria 

In order to apply for the JKSSB Accounts Assistant Recruitment 2025, it is mandatory to meet the eligibility criteria. The educational qualification and age limit are:

• You must be a citizen of India and a domicile of the UT of J&K; to prove the residency, you have to provide the domicile certificate.
• You must have pursued a bachelor’s degree in any subject from a university recognised by the UGC, and
• You have turned at least 18 years old, and your age shouldn’t be below 40 years on January 1, 2025.

The age relaxation is applicable for 2 years for PwBD, 3 years for SC, ST, RBA, ALC, EWS, and OBC, and 5 years for PwBD. If you are above 40 years old, you can claim it by providing a required document.

Application Fee

In order to apply for the recruitment of Accounts Assistant in the J&K Finance Department, the payment of the application fee is mandatory. Refer to the listed points to check what you are required to pay:

• If you belong to OM, OBC, ALB, or RBA, you need to deposit ₹600.
• The payable amount for SC, ST-1, ST-2, EWS and PwBD is ₹500.

To deposit the application fee, you have multiple payment gateways: debit card, credit card, NET banking and UPI. Make sure you deposit it by the due date; otherwise, they will reject your application form.

Selection Process 

The selection process for recruitment of Accounts Assistants in the J&K Finance Department consists of a single stage, which is the written exam. The JKSSB will prepare a selection list for appointment based on the individual’s performance in it.

Exam Pattern 

The exam pattern for this recruitment in terms of mode, duration, total questions, maximum marks, question type, marking scheme, section and medium is available below.

1. Mode: Offline
2. Duration: 2 Hours
3. Total Questions: 120
4. Maximum Marks: 120
5. Question Type: MCQs
6. Marking Scheme: +1 mark for correct response, −0.25 for wrong answer 
7. Sections: General Knowledge, Accountancy, Maths or Statistics, Economics, English, Reasoning
8. Medium: English

Pay Scale 

After getting appointed as Accounts Assistant in the J&K Finance Department, you will get the basic range from ₹29,200 to ₹92,300 under the Level 5 Pay Matrix under the 7th Central Pay Commission. Additionally, you will get the DA, HRA, and additional benefits.

How To Apply?

In order to apply for the recruitment of Accounts Assistant in the Finance Department of the J&K Administration, follow the step-by-step instructions available below:

• Go to the official website of the Jammu and Kashmir Staff Selection Board at https://jkssb.nic.in/.
• Find and click an option that reads ‘Recruitment of Accounts Assistant (Finance Department) 2025’.
• Tap on the ‘Apply Online’ button and get redirected to the registration page to complete the procedure.
• Log in with your user ID and password to access the application form.
• Fill in your personal and educational qualification details.
• Attach documents as per requirement with photograph and signature.
• Deposit the application fee through the opted payment gateway, and click on the Submit button to apply.