Srinagar, Nov 14 (KNS): A total of 1,61,961 candidates are scheduled to appear in the Jammu and Kashmir Services Selection Board's (JKSSB) written examination for 600 Accounts Assistant posts in the Finance Department on Sunday, officials said.

According to officials, 82,489 candidates belong to Jammu Division, while 79,472 are from Kashmir Division.

With only 600 vacancies available, nearly 270 candidates will be competing for each post, reflecting the high level of competition for government jobs in the Union Territory.

Officials said the examination will be conducted across all 20 districts of Jammu and Kashmir at 495 designated centres, including government and private schools, higher secondary institutions, degree colleges, universities and polytechnic colleges.

The OMR-based examination will be held in a single shift from 1 pm to 3 pm.Click Here To Follow Our WhatsApp Channel

The question paper will carry 120 marks and comprise objective-type questions from seven subjects. General Knowledge, with special reference to Jammu and Kashmir, and Accountancy and Bookkeeping will carry 30 marks each, while General English, Statistics, Mathematics, General Science and Knowledge of Computers will carry 10 marks each.

A negative marking of 0.25 marks will be applicable for every incorrect answer.

The recruitment is being conducted under Advertisement Notification No. 10 of 2025, Item No. 271, for filling 600 Accounts Assistant vacancies in the Finance Department officials added.

The large number of applicants highlights the continuing demand for government employment in Jammu and Kashmir, where thousands of aspirants compete for a limited number of advertised posts. (KNS)