Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) will release the notification for the year 2021 on its official website. Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) invites online applications from eligible Indian Citizens for appointment to the post of Assistant Engineers (A.E) - Civil/ Electrical /Structural /MEP & Assistant Architect (A.A) and Assistant Administrative Officer (AAO) Specialist. Candidates should apply through Online mode only. No other means/mode of application will be accepted.
LIC is the largest Insurance Company with its turnover in millions every year with its Insurance and Investment schemes. It has a number of departments with numerous workers working all over India. LIC is playing an incredible role in the Economy of the country by giving revenue support and business.
LIC AAO & AE 2021 will be conducted to recruit candidates to the post of Assistant (Clerk). The registration process will be started with the release of notification. You can download LIC AAO & AE recruitment notification 2021 through the official website.
Note: Candidates can apply for only one post. In the case of multiple applications, all the applications of the candidate will be summarily rejected.
Click here to Apply Online(link will be updated)
LIC AAO & AE 2021: Important Dates
The tentative schedule of events shall be as under:
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Activity
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Dates
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Starting date for Online Registration
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To be Notified Later
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Last date for Online Registration
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To be Notified Later
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Download of Call Letter for Online Preliminary Examination
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To be Notified Later
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Dates of Online Examination – Preliminary (tentative)
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To be Notified Later
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Dates of Online Examination – Main
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To be Notified Later
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LIC AAO & AE Vacancies 2021
Total No. of Vacancies for Assistant Engineers: 50(expected)
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Post
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SC
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ST
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OBC
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EWS
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UR
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TOTAL
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PwD
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LD
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VI
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HI
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ID/MD
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AE (Civil)
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3
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0
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6
|
2
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18
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29
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1
|
|
1
|
|
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AE (Electrical)
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1
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0
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3
|
1
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5
|
10
|
|
|
|
|
|
A.A(Architect)
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1
|
1
|
1
|
1
|
0
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4
|
|
|
|
|
|
AE (Structural)
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1
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0
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1
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0
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2
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4
|
|
|
|
|
|
AE (Electrical/Mechanical -
MEP Engineers)
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0
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0
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1
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1
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1
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3
|
|
|
|
|
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Total
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6
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1
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12
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5
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26
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50
|
1
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|
1
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Total No of Vacancies for Assistant Administrative Officer(Specialist): 168(expected)
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Post
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SC
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ST
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OBC
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EWS
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UR
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TOTAL
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PwD
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LD
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VI
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HI
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ID/MD
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AAO (CA)
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6
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3
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11
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4
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16
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40
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1
|
|
1
|
1
|
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AAO (Actuarial)
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4
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3
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8
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3
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12
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30
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1
|
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1
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1
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AAO (Legal)
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7
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3
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10
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4
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16
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40
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1
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1
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1
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2
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AAO (Rajbhasha)
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1
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1
|
2
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0
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4
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8
|
|
1
|
1
|
2
|
|
AAO (IT)
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7
|
4
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14
|
5
|
20
|
50
|
1
|
|
1
|
|
|
Total
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25
|
14
|
45
|
16
|
68
|
168
|
4
|
2
|
5
|
6
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Age Limit:
Minimum Age shall be 21 years (completed) as on 01.02.2020.
Maximum age shall not be more than 30 years (candidates must have been born not earlier than 02.02.1990 and not later than 01.02.1999 both days inclusive only are eligible)
Relaxations in upper age limit
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SC/ST
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5 Years
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OBC
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3 Years
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PwBD(Gen)
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10 Years
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PwBD(SC/ST)
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15 Years
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PwBD(OBC)
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13 Years
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ECO/SSCO (GEN)
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5 Years
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ECO/SSCO (SC/ST)
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10 Years
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ECO/SSCO (OBC)
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8 Years
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Confirmed LIC employees
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Further Relaxation of 5 Years
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Educational Qualification(As on 01.02.2020):
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For AE (Civil): B.Tech/B.E. (Civil) from an AICTE recognized Indian University/Institution. Candidate should have a minimum of three years of working experience in the planning and execution of multi-storied building projects with all required infrastructure.
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For AE (Electrical): B.Tech/B.E. (Electrical) from an AICTE recognized Indian University/Institution. Candidate should have a minimum of three years of working experience in planning and execution of multi-storied building projects with all required infrastructure.
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For Assistant Architect: B. Arch. from a recognized Indian University/Institution. Candidate should be registered with the Council of Architecture and possess a minimum of three years of experience in designing all types of buildings with allied services. Candidate should also be well versed with green building design requirements and the application of AutoCAD software and/or similar type software.
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For AE (Structural): M. Tech / M.E. (Structural) from an AICTE recognized Indian University/ Institution. Candidate should be well versed with the structural design of high rise buildings with the foundation system. He/she should be familiar with various standards of BIS pertaining to structural design and Foundation design and must be experienced in the handling of structural engineering software like ETABS, STAAD, etc. Candidates applying for the post must possess a minimum one-year hands-on experience in the area.
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For AE (MEP engineers): B. Tech./ B.E. (Mechanical/ Electrical) from an AICTE recognized Indian University/Institution. Candidate should have a minimum of three years of experience in the planning and execution of the Plumbing / Piping / HVAC system, Lift & Fire Fighting System, Electrical Sub-station in multi-storied buildings.
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For AAO (Chartered Accountant): Bachelor’s Degree from a recognized Indian University/Institution and Candidates should have passed Final Examination of Institute of Chartered Accountant and completion of Articles as presented by Institute of Chartered Accountant. The candidate should be an Associate Member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India. Candidates should provide their membership number and the same will be verified with the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India.
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For AAO (Actuarial): Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline from a recognized Indian University/Institution and Candidates should have compulsorily passed 6 or more papers of the examination conducted by the Institute of Actuaries of India / Institute and Faculty of Actuaries, UK. as on the date of eligibility i.e. 1st February 2020. Candidates should provide their membership number and the same will be verified with the Institute of Actuaries of India / Institute and Faculty of Actuaries, UK.
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For AAO (Legal): Bachelor’s degree in Law or LLM from a recognized Indian University/Institution. Three years of Bar experience is essential.
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For AAO (Rajbhasha): Post Graduate Master’s Degree in Hindi/Hindi translation with English as one of the subjects at Bachelor’s Degree level OR
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Post Graduate Master’s Degree in English with Hindi as one of the subjects at Bachelor’s degree level OR
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Post Graduate Master’s Degree in Sanskrit with English and Hindi as subjects at Bachelor’s degree level.
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For AAO (IT): Graduation degree in Engineering (Computer Science, IT or Electronics), or MCA or MSC (Computer Science) from a recognized Indian University/ Institution.
1. Selection Procedure:
LIC AAO & AE selection will be done on the basis of three-phase examination i.e. Preliminary Examination (Phase I), Main Examination (Phase II) and Interview followed by Pre-Recruitment Medical Examination. Marks obtained in the Main Examination and Interview will be considered for the final merit listing of candidates (Final Selection).
Phase-I:
LIC AAO & AE Preliminary Examination:
Preliminary Examination consisting of objective test will be conducted online. The test will have three sections (with separate timings for each section) as follows:
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Section
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Number of Questions
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Maximum Marks
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Medium of Exam
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Duration
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Reasoning Ability
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35
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35
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English & Hindi
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20
min
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English Language with special emphasis on grammar, vocabulary and
comprehension
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30
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30**
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English
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20
min
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Quantitative Aptitude
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35
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35
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English
& Hindi
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20
min
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Total
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100
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70
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1 hour
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English Language Test will be of qualifying nature and the marks in the English Language will not be counted for ranking.
Candidates equal to 20 times of a number of vacancies in each category, subject to availability, will be shortlisted for the Main examination.
Phase-II:
LIC AAO & AE Main Examination
The main examination will consist of objective tests for 300 marks and descriptive test for 25 marks. Both the objective and descriptive tests will be online. The objective test will have separate timing for every section. Candidates will have to answer the Descriptive test by typing on the computer. The descriptive test will be administered immediately after the completion of the objective test.
| Section |
Number of Questions |
Maximum Marks |
Medium of Exam |
Duration |
| Reasoning Ability |
30 |
90 |
English & Hindi |
40
min |
General Knowledge, Current
Affairs |
30 |
60 |
English & Hindi |
20
min |
| Professional knowledge |
30 |
90 |
English & Hindi |
40
min |
Insurance
and Financial Market Awareness |
30 |
60 |
English & Hindi |
20
min |
| Total |
120 |
300 |
|
2 hours |
| English Language (Letter Writing & Essay)/ Legal drafting for AAO(Legal) |
2 |
25 ** |
English |
30
Min |
** Descriptive test of English Language etc. will be of qualifying nature and the marks in English Language will not be counted for ranking.
LIC AAO & AE Salary 2020
Basic pay of Rs. 32795/- per month in the scale of Rs. 32795- 1610(14) –55335– 1745(4) –62315 and other admissible allowances as per rules.
Total emoluments at the minimum of the scale inclusive of House Rent Allowance, City Compensatory Allowance etc wherever admissible depending upon the classification of the city will be approximately Rs 57,000/- per month in ‘A’ Class city.
LIC AAO & AE 2020: Syllabus
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Reasoning
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Quantitative Aptitude
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General Awareness
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English Language
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Syllogism
Mathematical Reasoning
Puzzles
Linear and Circular Sitting Arrangements
Distance and Direction
Coding-Decoding
Seating Arrangement
Alphabet Series
Blood Relations
Number Series
Clocks and Calendars
Mirror Images
Data Interpretation |
Number System, Number Theory
Decimals and Fractions
Simplification
Ratio and Proportions
Profit and Loss
Mensuration
Average
Mixture and Allegation
Problems on Ages
Time & Distance/Work
S.I. and C.I
Partnership and Profit & Loss
Data Interpretation |
History of India
Indian Economics
Geography
Indian Constitution
Important Days
Books and Authors
Countries, Capitals, and Currencies
Awards, Honors and Recognition
Science and Technology
Inventions and Discoveries
Financial Institutions – National and International
National and International Organizations
Current Affairs – National and International
Indian Politics
Finance, Budget, and Five Year Plans, etc. |
Antonyms and Synonyms
Parts of Speech
Active and Passive Voice
Direct and Indirect Speech
Phrases and Idioms
Singular-Plural
Subject-Verb Agreement
Fill in the Blanks
Para Jumbles
Spotting Errors
Sentence Improvement
Error Corrections
Passage Completion
Cloze Tests
Reading Comprehension |
LIC AAO & AE Pre - Exam Training
There is no pre-exam training given to the LIC AAO & AE aspirants of any category or so.
LIC AAO & AE Interview Process
Marks scored in the Main Examination only will be measured to shortlist for interview and marks scored in Main Examination + marks obtained in Interview will be considered for final merit listing of candidates. Maximum Interview marks are 60 and qualifying marks for EWS, Unreserved, OBC are 30. Qualifying marks for SC /ST/PwBD candidates are 27.
LIC AAO & AE 2020: How to apply for LIC AAO Exam 2020
Candidates can apply online from 25.02.2020 to 15.03.2020. No other mode for application will be accepted.
Steps to Apply Online for LIC Assistant 2019.
- Visit the official site of LIC.
- Click on the ‘Careers’ to open the link “Recruitment of AE/AA/AAO(Specialist).
- Click on the New Registration link.
- Fill up the required details properly.
- Make the payment.
- You will receive the registration number upon filling the application form.
LIC AAO & AE 2020 Application Fee
Applicants who belong to UR/OBC category need to pay an application fee of Rs. 700/-. Those who belong to SC/ST/PwD category need to pay an application fee of Rs. 85/-.
LIC AAO & AE 2020 Admit Card & Other info
The admit card for LIC AAO & AE 2020 will be released after the application process for the same has ended. The admit card for LIC AAO & AE 2020 Mains exam will be issued to candidates who qualify the Preliminary exam of LIC AAO & AE 2020 Exam.
Steps to Download Your LIC AAO & AE Exam Call Letter
- Enter your “Registration Number” and “Date of Birth.”
- Enter the “Captcha Code.”
- Click on the “Submit” button.
- Your LIC AAO & AE Admit Card will appear, you can then download it and also take a print out of the admit card.
LIC AAO & AE Result
The results for LIC AAO & AE 2020 will be released after each phase of the exam is completed. The result for Phase I exam will be declared first followed by the result of Phase II. The merit list will be prepared in the descending order of the marks obtained by candidates in the mains exam.
LIC AAO & AE Cut Off
LIC AAO & AE 2020 Cut-Off will be declared once the examination for the same has been conducted. But LIC provides minimum qualifying marks for its prelims exam which is given below:
Minimum Qualifying Marks for Prelims
| Section |
Maximum Marks |
Minimum Qualifying Marks |
| General/OBC/EWS |
SC/ST/PwD |
| English Language (Qualifying) |
30 |
10 |
9 |
| Numerical Ability |
35 |
18 |
16 |
| Reasoning Ability |
35 |
18 |
16 |
| Total |
|
28 |
26 |
Minimum Qualifying Marks for Mains
| Section |
Maximum Marks |
Minimum Qualifying
Marks |
Duration |
| SC/ST/PwBD |
Others |
| Reasoning Ability |
90 |
40 |
45 |
40
min |
General Knowledge, Current
Affairs |
60 |
27 |
30 |
20
min |
| Professional knowledge |
90 |
40 |
45 |
40
min |
Insurance
and Financial Market Awareness |
60 |
27 |
30 |
20
min |
| Total |
300 |
|
|
2 hours |
| English Language (Letter Writing & Essay)/ Legal drafting for AAO(Legal) |
25 ** |
9 |
10 |
30
Min |
LIC AAO & AE 2020 Exam FAQs
Q1: How many vacancies are there in LIC AAO & AE 2020?
Answer: LIC has released 218 vacancies out of which 50 vacancies for AE & 168 vacancies for LIC AAO.
Q2: Are freshers eligible for this post?
Answer: Yes! Freshers are eligible if they fulfill the conditions of subject to specific educational qualifications.
Q3: What is the minimum & maximum age limit to apply for this exam?
Answer: Minimum Age Limit: 21 Years, Maximum Age Limit: 30 Years.
Q4: What is the selection process?
Answer: LIC AAO & AE is a three-tier exam:
Phase I: Preliminary Exam
Phase II: Mains Exam
Interview
Q5: How can I apply online for LIC AAO exam?
Answer: All candidates can check LIC AAO 2020 Application form link by clicking on the link mentioned above.
Q6: When will LIC AAO & AE 2020 Phase I exam be conducted?
Answer: LIC AAO & AE 2020 Prelims Exam will be conducted on 4th April 2020 and the mains exam date has not been released yet.
Q7 Is the LIC AAO & AE exam Bilingual?
Answer: All tests are bilingual, i.e. available in both English and Hindi.
Q8. What is the last date to apply online for LIC AAO & AE 2020 exam?
Answer: The last date is 15th March 2020 to apply online for LIC AAO & AE 2020 exam
Q9. Whether I can apply for more than one post?
Answer: No, candidates can apply for only one post. In the case of multiple applications, all the applications of the candidate will be summarily rejected.