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Get Computer GuideLife Insurance Corporation of India - Assistant Administrative Officer (LIC AAO).
The candidate must be between **21 and 30 years** of age. Age relaxations are applicable for reserved categories as per government norms.
The syllabus is similar to other major banking and insurance exams.
The selection process is conducted in three phases:
The LIC AAO is a well-paying job. The starting basic pay is âš53,600 per month in the scale. The total starting emoluments, including allowances and benefits, in a metropolitan area are approximately âš92,870 per month.
The starting post is Assistant Administrative Officer (AAO). AAOs are recruited for various departments within LIC, including:
An AAO's role is primarily administrative. Key responsibilities include managing and overseeing policies, processing claims, interacting with clients, inspecting documents, and assisting other officials in day-to-day operations. It is a desk-based officer-level job.
As an employee of a prestigious Public Sector Undertaking, an AAO is entitled to many benefits:
LIC AAO is a stable and secure career with excellent growth prospects. There is a well-defined promotion channel, and an AAO can rise through the ranks to become an Administrative Officer (AO), Assistant Divisional Manager (ADM), Divisional Manager (DM), and even higher positions within the corporation's hierarchy.
Candidates must apply online through the "Careers" section of the official LIC website. The process involves online registration, filling the application form, uploading a photograph/signature, and paying the application fee.
Phase I: Preliminary Exam (Qualifying)
| Section | No. of Qs | Max Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reasoning Ability | 35 | 35 | 20 mins |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 35 | 35 | 20 mins |
| English Language* | 30 | 30 | 20 mins |
| Total | 100 | 100 | 1 Hour |
*English Language is qualifying in nature; its marks are not counted for ranking.
Phase II: Main Exam (For Merit)
| Section | No. of Qs | Max Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Reasoning Ability | 30 | 90 |
| General Knowledge, Current Affairs | 30 | 60 |
| Data Analysis & Interpretation | 30 | 90 |
| Insurance & Financial Market Awareness | 30 | 60 |
| Total (Objective) | 120 | 300 |
The Main exam also includes a **Descriptive Test** (Letter Writing & Essay) for 25 marks, which is qualifying in nature.
Scoring Pattern: There is **negative marking** in both Prelims and Mains for incorrect answers in the objective tests.
The application fee is typically around âš700 for General/OBC candidates and âš85 for SC/ST/PwD candidates, plus transaction charges.
For the latest notifications, application forms, and authentic information, always refer to the official LIC careers page: licindia.in/Bottom-Links/careers