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LIC AAO / Assistant Administrative Officer
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Eligibility, Salary, Exam Pattern, Interview, Insurance Career & More
Eligibility
- Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline from a recognised Indian University / Institution
- Age generally 21–30 years as per the official notification
- Age relaxation applicable for eligible categories as per LIC rules
- Indian citizenship / eligible nationality criteria apply
- Result and qualification proof should be available by the official cut-off date
- Final eligibility must always be checked from the latest LIC AAO notification
Salary, Perks &
Career Growth
- Basic Pay ₹88,635 per month as per latest AAO Generalist notification
- Approx. ₹1,26,000 monthly emoluments in an A-class city
- Defined contributory pension, gratuity, LTC and medical benefits
- Group insurance, group mediclaim and other staff benefits as per rules
- All-India posting and strong long-term insurance-sector career growth
Career Path
AAO
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Administrative
Officer
Officer
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Assistant
Divisional Manager
Divisional Manager
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Divisional
Manager
Manager
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Senior
Leadership
Leadership
Exam Pattern
Prelims (Objective)
| Section | No. of Questions | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reasoning Ability | 35 | 35 | 20 min |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 35 | 35 | 20 min |
| English Language | 30 | 30* | 20 min |
| Total | 100 | 70 counted | 1 Hour |
Mains (Objective + Descriptive)
| Section | No. of Questions | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reasoning Ability | 30 | 90 | 40 min |
| General Knowledge / Current Affairs | 30 | 60 | 20 min |
| Data Analysis & Interpretation | 30 | 90 | 40 min |
| Insurance & Financial Market Awareness | 30 | 60 | 20 min |
| English Descriptive: Email, Report, Situation Analysis & Precis | 2 | 25* | 30 min |
| Total | 122 | 300 counted | 2 Hr 30 Min |
ⓘ No negative marking. English in Prelims and Descriptive English in Mains are qualifying in nature.
Selection Process &
Why LIC AAO?
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Mains
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Interview
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Medical
Prestigious Insurance Career
Work with India’s largest life insurance institution.
Officer-Level Role
AAO is a respected administrative and managerial officer post.
All-India Opportunity
Selected candidates can be posted or transferred anywhere in India.
Strong Growth Potential
Career growth can move from AAO toward divisional and senior leadership roles.
Dynamic Work Profile
Work areas include policy servicing, administration, claims, finance and customer support.
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LIC ADO / Apprentice Development Officer
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Eligibility, Stipend, Exam Pattern, Interview, Marketing Role & Career Growth
Eligibility
- Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline from a recognised university
- Age generally 21–30 years for Open Market candidates as per notification
- Age relaxation applicable for eligible categories as per LIC rules
- Indian citizenship criteria apply
- Preference may be given to candidates with life insurance / financial product marketing experience
- Knowledge of the local/native language of the place applied for is desirable
Stipend, Perks &
Career Growth
- During apprenticeship, stipend was approx. ₹51,500 per month in the official 2022–23 notice
- After appointment as Development Officer, basic pay starts from ₹35,650 as per earlier scale
- Total emoluments were approx. ₹56,000 in an A-class city as per earlier notice
- Benefits may include gratuity, pension scheme, LTC, medical benefit and group insurance
- Performance-linked incentives may be available after confirmation in service
Career Path
Apprentice
Development Officer
Development Officer
→
Probationary
Development Officer
Development Officer
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Development
Officer
Officer
→
Branch / Sales
Leadership
Leadership
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Senior
Growth
Growth
Exam Pattern
Prelims — Open Market Category
| Section | No. of Questions | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reasoning Ability | 35 | 35 | 20 min |
| Numerical Ability | 35 | 35 | 20 min |
| English Language | 30 | 30* | 20 min |
| Total | 100 | 70 counted | 1 Hour |
Mains — Open Market Category
| Section | No. of Questions | Marks | Duration |
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| Reasoning Ability & Numerical Ability | 50 | 50 | 120 min |
| General Knowledge, Current Affairs & English Language | 50 | 50 | |
| Insurance & Financial Marketing Awareness | 60 | 60 | |
| Total | 160 | 160 | 2 Hours |
ⓘ English in Prelims is qualifying in nature and not counted for ranking. LIC may modify the exam structure in future notifications.
Selection Process &
Why LIC ADO?
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Medical
Marketing Leadership Role
ADO is primarily a marketing job with field mobility and sales responsibility.
Agent Development
Recruit, sponsor, train and guide LIC agents to generate insurance business.
Insurance Career
Work with India’s largest life insurance institution and build insurance-sector expertise.
Urban & Rural Exposure
ADO recruitment covers urban and rural areas, depending on divisional requirements.
Performance-Based Growth
Strong performers may benefit from incentives, confirmation and long-term career movement.
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LIC Assistant
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Eligibility, Salary, Exam Pattern, Customer Service Role & Insurance Career
Eligibility
- Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline from a recognised Indian University / Institution
- Age generally 18–30 years as per the official notification
- Age relaxation applicable for SC, ST, OBC, PwBD, Ex-servicemen and eligible LIC employees
- Indian citizenship / eligible nationality criteria apply
- Division-wise application is important; candidates normally apply for one division
- Final eligibility must always be checked from the latest LIC Assistant notification
Salary, Perks &
Career Growth
- Basic pay was ₹14,435 per month as per the earlier LIC Assistant pay scale
- Approx. ₹30,000 monthly emoluments in an A-class city as per earlier notification
- Allowances may include HRA, City Compensatory Allowance and meal coupon benefits
- Benefits may include pension, gratuity, LTC, medical benefit, mediclaim and insurance
- Stable insurance-sector office role with long-term internal growth opportunities
Career Path
Assistant
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Higher Grade
Assistant
Assistant
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Assistant
Administrative Role
Administrative Role
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Office
Administration
Administration
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Internal
Growth
Growth
Exam Pattern
Prelims — Objective
| Section | No. of Questions | Marks | Duration |
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| English / Hindi Language | 30 | 30* | 20 min |
| Numerical Ability | 35 | 35 | 20 min |
| Reasoning Ability | 35 | 35 | 20 min |
| Total | 100 | 100 | 1 Hour |
Mains — Objective
| Section | No. of Questions | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| General / Financial Awareness | 40 | 40 | 30 min |
| General English | 40 | 40 | 30 min |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 40 | 40 | 30 min |
| Reasoning Ability & Computer Aptitude | 40 | 40 | 30 min |
| Hindi Language | 40 | 40 | 30 min |
| Total | 200 | 200 | 2 Hr 30 Min |
ⓘ Language section in Prelims is qualifying in nature. Mains pattern may vary by State/Division; check the latest LIC notification.
Selection Process &
Why LIC Assistant?
Prelims
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Mains
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Verification
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Medical
Stable Insurance Career
Work with India’s largest life insurance institution in a branch-office role.
Cashier & Customer Service Role
Assist policyholders through cashier work, single-window services and customer support.
Office-Based Work Profile
Handle branch administration, policy servicing and day-to-day operational support.
Internal Growth Scope
Long-term growth can happen through internal promotion and departmental opportunities.
Division-Wise Opportunity
Recruitment is generally division-wise, making local posting preference important.
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