The SKUAST Accounts Assistant exam will include 100 questions divided into six main sections. Here’s a summary:
| Subject | Marks |
|---|---|
| General Awareness (J&K UT focus) | 10 |
| Accountancy and Book Keeping | 20 |
| General English | 20 |
| Basic Statistics/Mathematics | 10 |
| Knowledge of Computers | 20 |
| General Intelligence & Reasoning | 20 |
| Total | 100 Marks |
Detailed Syllabus for SKUAST Kashmir Accounts Assistant Exam
The syllabus is comprehensive, covering various areas of knowledge essential for the role. Here’s the complete syllabus, broken down by section:
1. General Awareness with Special Reference to J&K UT (10 Marks)
- National and International Current Events
- Political & Physical Divisions of India and the World
- Indian Culture, Heritage, and Freedom Struggle
- Transport & Communication
- Demography and Census
- Important Rivers & Lakes in India
- Weather, Climate, and Crops in India
- Environment, Ecology, and Biodiversity
- J&K UT-Specific Topics:
- History, Economy, and Geography
- Weather, Climate, Crops, Rivers, Lakes, Flora, and Fauna
- Heritage and Culture
- Important Tourist Destinations
- J&K Reorganization Act, 2019
2. Accountancy and Book Keeping (20 Marks)
- Introduction to Financial Accounting and Terminology
- Accounting Equation and Journal Entries
- Voucher System in Accounting
- Bank Reconciliation Statements
- Financial Management and Statements
- Ledger Accounts and Cash Books
- Financial Audits and Double-Entry Bookkeeping
- Trial Balance
- Profit & Loss Accounts and Balance Sheets
- Public Financial Management System (PFMS)
- Taxation and Tax Laws (Direct & Indirect)
- Cost Management and Budgetary Control
- Cost Accounting
- Recent Developments in Accounting
3. General English (20 Marks)
- Tenses and Sentence Rearrangement
- Narration and Modals
- Articles and Comprehension (with Fill-in-the-Blanks)
- Clauses, Synonyms, and Antonyms
- Pairs of Words in Context
- Idioms, Phrases, and Prepositions
- Active & Passive Voice
4. Basic Statistics/Mathematics (10 Marks)
- Primary and Secondary Data Collection
- Methods for Collecting Data
- Questionnaire Preparation
- Data Tabulation and Compilation
- Measures of Central Tendency
- Demography and Census Characteristics
- Simple and Compound Interest Calculations
5. Knowledge of Computers (20 Marks)
- Basic Applications of Computers and Components
- Fundamentals of Computer Science
- Open Source Technologies
- Input and Output Devices
- Operating Systems
- Software Proficiency (MS Word, MS Excel, MS Access, MS PowerPoint, PDFs, Internet, and E-mail)
- Computer Viruses and Anti-Virus Concepts
- Computer Hardware and Software Basics
- Role of IT in Governance
6. General Intelligence and Reasoning (20 Marks)
- Number, Letter, and Semantic Series
- Speed, Distance, and Time Problems
- Logical and Mental Reasoning
- Word Building and Numerical Operations
- Analogies (Semantic, Symbolic/Number, Figural)
- Classifications and Problem Solving
- Symbolic Operations, Trends, and Spatial Orientation
- Visualization, Venn Diagrams, and Inferences
- Pattern Recognition and Completion
- Matching (Address, Date, and City)
How to Download the SKUAST Kashmir Accounts Assistant Syllabus PDF
To download the official syllabus PDF for SKUAST Kashmir Accounts Assistant Exam 2024, follow these steps:
- Visit the Official SKUAST Kashmir Website: Head to SKUAST Kashmir’s official website.
- Navigate to the Recruitment Section: Look for the “Recruitment” or “Careers” section, where exam notices are generally listed.
- Find the Accounts Assistant Syllabus Link: Search for the relevant notification titled “Accounts Assistant Syllabus 2024” and click on the provided PDF link.
- Download and Save: Once opened, download the PDF for easy access during preparation.
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