The Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) has announced the recruitment for Assistant Administrative Officers (AAO) for the 2025 batch. The LIC AAO 2025 recruitment drive includes vacancies for AAO Generalist, AAO Specialists, and Assistant Engineers. Candidates from various educational backgrounds with the relevant qualifications can apply through online mode for this prestigious government job opportunity.
The recruitment process involves preliminary and main online examinations followed by an interview and medical examination. Interested candidates must carefully review the detailed eligibility criteria, selection process, and application guidelines provided by LIC.
Also read: LIC AAO 2025: Here is all you should know about the Exam Syllabus & Pattern
Vacancies of LIC AAO 2025
| Post | Vacancies | Reservation Details |
|---|---|---|
| AAO Generalist | 350 | SC: 51, ST: 28, OBC: 91, EWS: 38, UR: 142, PwBD: LD – 4, VI – 4, HI – 6, ID/MD – 6 |
| AAO Specialists (Chartered Accountant, Company Secretary, Actuarial, Insurance Specialist, Legal) | 410 | SC: 58, ST: 29, OBC: 100, EWS: 44, UR: 179, PwBD per category as per post. |
| Assistant Engineers (Civil/ Electrical) | 81 | SC: 12, ST: 6, OBC: 21, EWS: 8, UR: 34, PwBD: LD – 2, HI – 1, ID/MD – 1 |
Salary and Benefits
- Selected candidates for AAO posts will receive a basic pay starting at Rs. 88,635/- per month with a scale of Rs. 88,635-4385(14)-150,025-4750(4)-169,025.
- Including allowances such as House Rent Allowance and City Compensatory Allowance, total emoluments in an ‘A’ Class city will be approximately Rs. 1,26,000/- per month.
- Additional benefits include contributory pension, special allowances for passing professional examinations, gratuity, LTC, medical benefits, group insurance, vehicle loans, meal coupons, reimbursement for briefcase, mobile handsets, and other allowances as per LIC rules.
Eligibility Criteria
Age Limit
- Minimum age: 21 years as on 1st August 2025
- Maximum age varies by post: generally up to 30 years for most posts, up to 32 years for AAO Chartered Accountant and Legal posts.
- Age relaxations apply as per government guidelines for SC/ ST, OBC, PwBD, Ex-servicemen, and confirmed LIC employees.
Educational Criteria
- AAO Generalist: Bachelor’s degree in any discipline from a recognized Indian university/institution.
- AAO Specialist posts require relevant qualifications such as CA membership for Chartered Accountants, Company Secretary membership for CS, actuarial exams cleared for Actuarial, professional qualification in Life Insurance for Insurance Specialists, and Bachelor’s degree in Law with experience for Legal posts.
- Assistant Engineers require B.Tech/ B.E. in Civil or Electrical Engineering from AICTE recognized institutions along with minimum 3 years post-qualification experience in relevant fields.
Experience
- Assistant Engineers must have minimum three years work experience in planning and execution of multi-storied building projects.
- AAO Legal candidates must have at least two years post-enrolment experience as Advocate or Law Officer.
- AAO Insurance Specialists require at least 5 years of working experience in Life Insurance companies regulated by IRDAI.
Selection Process
The selection procedure of LIC AAO 2025 comprises three stages:
- Preliminary Exam (objective test; qualifying for Main exam)
- Main Exam (objective and descriptive online tests)
- Interview and Pre-recruitment Medical Examination
Only marks obtained in the Main Exam and Interview will be considered for final merit. Preliminary exam marks are qualifying only. The top candidates from Main Exam are shortlisted for the interview as per vacancy and category.
Exam Pattern
Preliminary Exam
| Section | Questions | Marks | Time | Negative Marking |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reasoning Ability | 35 | 35 | 20 mins | No (Generalist); Yes (Specialist and Legal) |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 35 | 35 | 20 mins | No (Generalist); Yes (Specialist) |
| English Language | 30 | 30 | 20 mins | Qualifying only |
Main Exam
- It will contain objective and descriptive papers for different posts.
- Marks will vary by section; no negative marking in the generalist main exam, negative marking present in Specialist preliminary. English descriptive paper is qualifying only.
Documents Required
- Photograph (passport size, recent)
- Signature (on white paper with black ink)
- Left thumb impression (on white paper)
- Handwritten declaration (in English)
- Valid photo identity proof (original and photocopy)
- Educational certificates
- Category certificates (SC/ST/OBC/EWS) if applicable
- Disability certificate for PwBD candidates
- Experience certificates if applicable
How to apply for LIC AAO 2025 vacancies?
- Visit the LIC official website and go to the ‘Careers’ section.
- Register online by filling basic details; note the provisional registration number and password.
- Fill the complete online application form with required personal and educational details.
- Upload scanned photograph, signature, thumb impression, and handwritten declaration as per specifications.
- Pay the application fee/intimation charges through online mode.
- Submit the application and take a printout of the system-generated application form.
- Keep the registered email and mobile active for further communication and admit card download.
Application Fees
- SC/ ST/ PwBD candidates: Rs. 85/- (intimation charges) plus GST and transaction charges
- All other candidates: Rs. 700/- (application fee cum intimation charges) plus GST and transaction charges
Key Dates
| Start date for Online Registration | 16th August 2025 |
| Last date for Online Registration | 8th September 2025 |
| Download of Call Letters for Online Exam | 7 days before examination |
| Preliminary Online Examination (tentative) | 3rd October 2025 |
| Main Online Examination (tentative) | 8th November 2025 |
Important Links
| Official Website |
| Notification for LIC AAO 2025 (Generalist) |
| Notification for LIC AAO 2025 (Specialist) |
| Link to apply |
| Syllabus and Exam Pattern |
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