The Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) is the country’s leading government insurance company; securing a high-profile job here is a dream for many. The LIC AAO exam aims to provide candidates with excellent opportunities to join one of the top companies in the insurance sector. The LIC AAO 2025 selection process involves three stages including prelims, mains, and the interview. Candidates must also clear a pre-recruitment medical test to secure the position. In this section, we have provided all the necessary information regarding the exam pattern and syllabus of the Preliminary & Mains examination of LIC AAO 2025.
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Exam Pattern for LIC AAO 2025
LIC AAO 2025 Prelims & Mains consists of two phases. The exam pattern is as follows:
- Phase 1 or Preliminary Examination – Objective type exam (Online Mode). Candidates equal to 20 times the number of vacancies in each category, subject to availability, will be shortlisted for the Mains examination.
- Phase 2 or Mains Examination – Objective Descriptive Exam (Both Online Mode). A descriptive Exam will be a qualifying.
- Marks of English will not be counted for ranking in both Phase 1 and Phase 2
- To qualify for the online examinations (preliminary and main) and the interview, the candidate MUST pass each section separately and obtain minimum marks in the aggregate.
- Marks obtained in the Main Examination will only be considered for shortlisting for the interview, and marks obtained in the Main Examination + marks obtained in the interview will be considered for the final merit listing of candidates.
- After the interview, candidates will also be called for a medical examination. As per the rules, only medically fit candidates will be considered for the final appointment.
Prelims
| Sections | No. of questions | Total Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reasoning Ability | 35 | 35 | 20 minutes |
| Numerical Ability | 35 | 35 | 20 minutes |
| English Language | 30 | 30 | 20 minutes |
| Total | 100 | 70 | 60 minutes |
Mains
| Sections | No. of questions | Total Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reasoning | 30 | 90 | 40 minutes |
| General Knowledge, Current Affairs | 30 | 60 | 20 minutes |
| Professional knowledge | 30 | 90 | 40 minutes |
| Insurance and Financial Market Awareness | 30 | 60 | 20 minutes |
| Total | 120 | 300 | 120 minutes |
Interview Process
Candidates who pass the Prelims and Mains examination will have to face an interview to assess their communication skills and suitability for the rules. Marks obtained in the Main Examination and Interview will be considered for the selection of the candidates in the final merit list.
LIC AAO 2025 Syllabus
- Reasoning
- Statement based Questions
- Syllogism
- Seating Arrangement
- Coding-Decoding
- Alpha-Numeric Sequence
- Puzzles
- Seating Arrangement
- Blood Relation
- Analogy
- Odd One Out
- Quantitative Aptitude
- Data Interpretation
- Time and Work
- Speed, Distance, and Time
- Number Series
- Approximation
- Simple Interest and Compound Interest
- Profit and Loss
- Average
- Mixture and Allegations
- English Language
- Reading Comprehension
- Sentence Arrangement
- Cloze Test
- Error Spotting
- Sentence Improvement
- Synonyms-Antonyms
- Phrases
- Elementary Grammar
Important Links
Recommended Books
| Subjects | Recommended Books |
|---|---|
| Quantitative Aptitude | Quantitative Aptitude & DI Smartbook (Conceptual Notes with 2500+ MCQs) |
| Reasoning | Reasoning Smartbook (Conceptual Notes with 2500+ MCQs) |
| English Language | English Smartbook (Conceptual Notes with 2500+ MCQs) |
| General Knowledge, Current Affairs | Manorama Year Book |
| Insurance and Financial Market Awareness | Financial Awareness by DISHA |
FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions)
1. What is the selection procedure for the LIC AAO 2025 Prelims & Mains examination?
The selection process for the LIC AAO 2025 consists of a preliminary exam (Phase 1), a leading exam (Phase 2), and an interview followed by a Pre-Recruitment Medical Examination.
2. What are the eligibility criteria for the LIC AAO 2025 Prelims & Main exam?
Eligibility for the LIC AAO 2025 Prelims & Mains exam requires a bachelor’s degree from a recognized university.
3. What is the selection procedure for LIC AAO 2025?
The application fee for LIC AAO is Rs. 700 + Transaction Charge for GEN/OBC/EWS candidates and Rs. 85 + Transaction Charge for SC/ST/PwD candidates.
4. What is the passing mark for the LIC AAO exam 2025?
General category candidates must score at least 60% to pass the LIC AAO Exam.
5. What is the negative marking for incorrect answers in the LIC AAO Exam?
For the first Preliminary exam, there is no negative marking. However, the Mains exam will contain negative marking. For each wrong answer, one-fourth of the marks for that question will be deducted.
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