LIC Exams

3 exams are conducted by LIC, the notable exams conducted by LIC includes LIC Assistant, LIC ADO and LIC AAO.

LIC Overview

Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) is a government-owned insurance corporation. It commenced its operations on 1st September 1956, after the Parliament of India passed a Life Insurance of India Act. The act also aimed to nationalise the insurance industry in India. LIC was created with the amalgamation of around 245 insurance companies and provident societies. 

LIC will offer you a rewarding career and helps you in fulfilling your financial needs. A job with LIC also guarantees job security and a handsome pay scale. LIC exams are considered to be one of the most sought-after exams and candidates from across the country take part in the recruitment drive of LIC exams.

Exams Conducted by LIC

 Following are the exams conducted by LIC:

1. LIC AAO Exam (Assistant Administrative Officer)

2. LIC ADO Exam (Apprentice Development Officer)

3. LIC HFL Exam (Housing Finance Limited)

4. LIC DSE Exam (Direct Sales Executive)

5. LIC FSE Exam (Financial Services Executive)

6. LIC Agent Exam

7. LIC Development Officer Exam

LIC Exams Calendar

A large number of highly skilled and potential candidates choose to become significant assets of LIC every year. LIC releases recruitment notifications, on the official portal, annually for eligible candidates to fill in various posts in varied domains under different exams. 

LIC Exam Dates

The important dates for various LIC exams are as follows:

1. The online registration for the post of LIC AAO exam is scheduled to start from 25th February, 2020 and the examination date is not released yet.

2. The exam date for the post of LIC ADO exam is scheduled to be held in July 2020, the online registration date for the same shall be notified soon.

3. The examination date for the post of LIC HFL is scheduled to be held on 27th January 2020 and the online registration process started on 2nd December 2019.

4. The examination date for LIC DSE exam shall be notified soon on the official portal.

5. The examination date for LIC FSE exam shall be notified soon on the official portal.

6. The examination date for LIC Agent exam shall be notified soon on the official portal.

7. The examination date for LIC DO exam shall be notified soon on the official portal.

Vacancies for Various LIC Posts

1. Total number of vacancies for LIC ADO is 8581 for 2020.

2. Total number of vacancies for LIC AAO is 218 for 2020.

3. Total number of vacancies for LIC HFL is 300 for 2020.

4. LIC has announced a total of 13000 posts for the post of LIC DSE for 2020.

5. The total number of posts announced for LIC Agents is 40 for 2020.

LIC Exams Eligibility

It is necessary that candidates check for the eligibility criteria before filling up the examination form. Generally, the eligibility criteria are specified for age, nationality and educational qualification and a candidate should check whether one falls under the eligibility criteria so that the application has no chance of rejection.

1. LIC ADO

• Candidate must be a citizen of India.

• Candidate must have a graduation degree from any recognized University or Institution.

• Minimum and maximum age limit for eligibility is 21 years and 30 years.

2. LIC AAO

• Candidate must be a citizen of India.

• Graduation degree in any discipline from any recognized University or Institution.

• The minimum and maximum age of the candidate should be 21 years and 30 years respectively.

3. LIC HFL

• Candidate must be a citizen of India

• Candidate must have a graduation degree from a recognized university or institution with a minimum of 60% marks.

• Candidate must not be less than 21 years and must not be more than 28 years of age.

4. LIC DSE

• Graduate Degree from a recognised Government University. Degree in Marketing or Management shall be given preference.

• Basic computer skills like the use of MS Office, PowerPoint, Word, Excel would be an added advantage.

5. LIC Agent

• Candidate must be a citizen of India.

• Aspirants of LIC Agent exam must have a passing certificate of 10+2 as a minimum academic qualification.

• There is no upper age bar for LIC Agent exam but the minimum age limit is 18 years.

6. LIC DO 

• A graduation degree in any discipline from a recognized university or institution.

• The minimum and maximum age limit for the candidates is 21 years and 30 years, respectively.

• Aspirants must be an Indian citizen. 

7. LIC FSE

• Candidate must be a graduate in any discipline from any recognized university or institution.

• The minimum and maximum age limit for the candidates is 21 years and 35 years.

• Good command over English language and basic knowledge of working with computer applications like Word, Excel and Power-point.
  
   

LIC Exams Pattern

The Exam Pattern gives comprehensive information regarding the questions, syllabus and weightage of each subject. The LIC recruitment process to various posts generally consists of the following stages:

• 1. Prelims Written Exam

  2. Mains Written Exam

  3. Group Discussion

  4. Interview

LIC Exams Syllabus

The LIC syllabus is generally based on the previous years’ analysis of the exam and mostly it does not change every year. 

1. LIC AAO Exam:

• Reasoning ability

• Quantitative aptitude

• Data interpretation

• English language

2. LIC ADO Exam:

• Reasoning

• Numerical ability

• English language

3. LIC HFL:

• English

• Logical reasoning

• Numerical ability

• General knowledge

4. LIC DO:

• English

• General awareness

• Reasoning

• Numerical ability

5. LIC Agent:

• Regulation and general application

• Numerical ability

• Discount and loan application

• Loan

6. LIC DSE:

• Sales aptitude

• Reasoning

• General awareness

• Numerical ability

7. LIC FSE:

• Reasoning

• Numerical ability

• General knowledge

FAQ’s

Q 1. What is the LIC AAO salary?

The basic starting pay of a LIC AAO is Rs. 32,795. 

Q 2. Which among LIC ADO & LIC AAO is better?

The LIC AAO exam is to recruit potential candidates for the post of Assistant Administrative Officer and the ADO exam is for the post of Apprentice Development Officer. An ADO’s responsibilities include recruiting and training the LIC Agents and the AAO responsibility include filing claims and settlements of policies.

Q 3. Is there negative marking in LIC AAO exam?

Negative marking has been ruled out from the LIC AAO exam.

Q 4. What is the LIC ADO salary?

The basic pay in LIC for ADO is Rs. 21865.