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LIC AAO Highlights 2024
Life Insurance Corporation of India has released the notification for the post of Assistant Administrative Officer (AAO). However, this year, no vacancies were announced for the post of AAO Legal/IT/Chartered Accountant/Actuarial/Rajbhasha and Assistant Engineers (AE) (Civil/Electrical/Structural/ Assistant Architect and MEP. Please note that you will be allowed to apply for just ‘one’ post among ‘Legal/IT/Chartered Accountant/Actuarial/Rajbhasha’. For further details, look at the table below.
LIC AAO Highlights 2024
| Conducting Body | LIC |
|---|---|
| Official Website | https://licindia.in/ |
| Name of the Posts | LIC AAO |
| Mode of application | Online |
| Stages of Exam | Three Stages-
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| Maximum marks & Time duration |
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| Online Registration and Payment of Online Fees/Intimation Charges | January 15, 2023 to January 31, 2023 |
| LIC AAO Phase 1 (Preliminary) Online Examination Admit Card | Click Here |
| LIC AAO Phase 1 (Preliminary) Online Examination | February 17, 2023 and February 20, 2023 |
| LIC AAO Phase 2 (Mains) Online Examination Admit Card | Click here |
| LIC AAO Phase 2 (Mains) Online Examination | March 18, 2023 |
| Number of Vacancies | 300 |
| Official Notification PDF | Click Here |
LIC AAO Exam Pattern 2024
LIC provides great opportunities for career growth and thus the examination for LIC AAO cannot be taken lightly. The LIC AAO/AE exam pattern 2024 is as follows-
- Phase 1- Preliminary Exam
- Phase 2- Mains Exam
- Phase 3- Interview
After you are aware of the complete LIC AAO exam pattern, you must also go through the exam language and marking scheme of the LIC AAO/AE exam.
Prelims Exam Pattern 2024
The LIC AAO/AE Prelims exam 2024 will be an online test consisting of three sections All three sections in the LIC AAO Prelims exam are allotted separate sectional timings. The LIC AAO Prelims exam is common for all the posts (Legal/IT/Chartered Accountant/Actuarial/Rajbhasha). Look at the table below for more details on the LIC AAO/AE Prelims exam pattern.
| Name of Test | No. of Questions | Maximum Marks | Medium of Exam | Minimum Qualifying Marks | Duration | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SC/ST | Others | |||||
| Reasoning Ability | 35 | 35 | English & Hindi | 16 | 18 | 20 minutes |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 35 | 35 | English & Hindi | 16 | 18 | 20 minutes |
| English Language with special emphasis on grammar, vocabulary and comprehension | 30 | 30* | English | 9 | 10 | 20 minutes |
| Total | 100 | 100 | 1 hour | |||
Please Note:
- The LIC Assistant exam will be bilingual in nature i.e. in each section questions will be asked in English and Hindi both. But, the English Language section will be in English only.
- English Language Test will be qualifying in nature and therefore marks will not be counted for ranking.
Mains Exam Pattern 2024
The LIC AAO Mains Exam will be held once the result of Phase 1 is out. The LIC AAO Mains exam pattern for all types of posts is mostly similar except for a few changes in the number of subjects. The LIC AAO/AE Mains exam pattern is given below.
| Name of Test | No. of Questions | Maximum Marks | Medium of Exam | Minimum Qualifying Marks | Duration | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SC/ST | Others | |||||
| Reasoning Ability | 30 | 90 | English & Hindi | 40 | 45 | 40 minutes |
| General Knowledge, Current Affairs | 30 | 60 | English & Hindi | 27 | 30 | 20 minutes |
| Data Analysis & Interpretation | 30 | 90 | English & Hindi | 40 | 45 | 40 minutes |
| Insurance and Financial Market Awareness | 30 | 60 | English & Hindi | 27 | 30 | 20 minutes |
| Total | 120 | 300 | 2 Hours | |||
| English Language * (Letter writing & Essay) | 2 | 25 | English | 9 | 10 | 30 Minutes |
Please note that the English Language Test in the LIC AAO Mains exam for all posts will be qualifying in nature and therefore marks obtained in this section will not be counted for ranking.
LIC AAO Personal Interview
The candidates who clear the LIC AAO 2024 Mains Examination will be called for the LIC AAO/AE Phase 3, i.e. Personal Interview (PI), where they will have to face an interview board where they can be asked questions from any subject/area. A candidate should be ready to face any type of question in the LIC AAO/AE Interview.
Syllabus 2024
Before you start gearing up for the LIC AAO 2024 examination, it is extremely necessary to take a look at the LIC AAO/AE syllabus, which will give you a clear idea of the examination and its level.
Prelims Exam Syllabus
The list of topics covered in the LIC AAO/AE Prelims syllabus is provided below.
| Section | Topics |
|---|---|
| Quantitative Aptitude | Ratio and Proportion, Average, Time and Work, Speed, Distance and Time, Mixture and Allegations, Stocks and Shares, Percentage, Permutation and Combination, Algebra, Trigonometry, Data Interpretation, Mensuration, Probability, Set Theory |
| Reasoning Ability | Inequality, Coding Decoding, Syllogism, Machine Input Output, Data Sufficiency, Circular Arrangement, Linear Arrangement, Floor Puzzle, Scheduling, Verbal Reasoning, Ordering and Ranking, Arrangement and Pattern, Blood Relations, Direction and Distance |
| English | Grammar, Vocabulary, Error Spotting, Comprehension, Passage Making, Jumble Words, Fill in the Blanks, Sentence Framing |
Mains Exam Syllabus
The syllabus for the LIC AAO/AE Mains exam is given below.
| Section | Topics |
|---|---|
| Reasoning Ability | Arrangement & Pattern, Coding-Decoding, Blood Relations, Analogy, Inequalities, Syllogisms, Classification, Data Sufficiency, Input-Output, Linear Arrangement, Alphabet Series, Data Interpretation, Grouping & Selection, Verbal Reasoning, Clock, Venn Diagram, Mirror Images, Calendar |
| General Knowledge & Current Affairs | 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 |
| Insurance & Financial Market Awareness | Indian Financial System, History of LIC and IRDAI, Indian Banking and Insurance Terms, Banking Committees, Banking and Insurance Abbreviations, Stock Market, Budget, Insurance Sector (Agencies, Headquarters, Jobs, etc.), Indian and International Financial Institutions, Money market and Capital Market, Financial Market Risks, International Monetary Fund, Economic policies, Recession, Insurance Ombudsman, Bancassurance, Private and Public sector Insurance Companies, Government Insurance Schemes |
| English Language | Essay, Letter Writing |
| Professional knowledge- IT | Data Communication and Networking, Database Management System, Operating System, Software Engineering, Data Structure, Compiler Design, Computer Organization and Microprocessor, Object Oriented Programming (OOPS) |
LIC AAO Exam Dates 2024
The Life Insurance Corporation of India has announced the LIC AAO exam date 2023 for all the posts. The LIC AAO Phase 1 (Preliminary) Online Examination will be held on February 17, 2023, tentatively. The LIC AAO Phase 2 (Mains) Online Examination will be held on March 18, 2023, tentatively.
You can have a look at the table below for LIC AAO/AE exam dates.
LIC AAO 2024 Exam Dates
| Activity | Dates |
|---|---|
| Online Registration and Payment of Online Fees/Intimation Charges | January 15, 2023 to January 31, 2023 |
| LIC AAO Phase 1 (Preliminary) Online Examination Admit Card | Click Here |
| Phase 1 (Preliminary) Online Examination | February 17, 2023 and February 20, 2023 |
| LIC AAO Phase 2 (Mains) Online Examination Admit Card | Click here |
| LIC AAO Phase 2 (Mains) Online Examination | March 18, 2023 |
| LIC AAO Mains Admit Card Date | To be notified later |
| LIC AAO Mains Result | To be notified later |
| LIC AAO Final Result | To be notified later |
Salary 2024
An LIC AAO/AE is entitled to receive a basic pay of Rs. 53600/- per month on the scale of Rs. 53600- 2645(14) –90630– 2865(4) –102090 and other admissible allowances as per rules. An AAO is eligible for certain emoluments also, inclusive of House Rent Allowance (HRA) & City Compensatory Allowance (CCA) wherever admissible depending upon the classification of the city, which will amount to approximately Rs 92,870/- per month in ‘A’ Class city. The LIC AAO/AE salary details are given below.
| Post | Salary |
|---|---|
| Assistant Administrative Officer (AAO) |
|
Allowances
An AAO/AE will also be eligible to receive other benefits like-
- Defined Contributory Pension,
- Special Allowance for passing Actuarial Examination,
- Gratuity, LTC,
- Cash Medical Benefit,
- Group Mediclaim,
- Group Personal Accident Insurance,
- Group Insurance,
- Vehicle Loan (2-wheeler/4 wheeler) as per rules,
- Meal coupon,
- Reimbursement towards the cost of Briefcase leather bags, mobile handset, the supply of dailies and magazines and tea/coffee, mobile expenses, etc. as per rules.
Probation
Upon selection as an LIC AAO/AE, you will be required to serve a probation period of 1 year which can further be extended up to 2 years.
Vacancy 2024
This year, no LIC AAO/AE vacancies have been released. Let's take a look at the LIC AAO/AE vacancies of the previous recruitment. The breakup of LIC AAO/AE 2021 vacancies are given below.
Total Number of Vacancies for (Assistant Engineers (AE) (Civil/Electrical/Structural/ Assitant Architect and MEP.
LIC AAO Posts
| LIC Assistant Engineers Posts | SC | ST | OBC | EWS | UR | TOTAL | PwBD | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LD | VI | HI | ID/MD | |||||||
| AAO (CA) | 6 | 3 | 11 | 4 | 16 | 40 | 1 | - | 1 | 1 |
| AAO (Actuarial) | 4 | 3 | 8 | 3 | 12 | 30 | 1 | - | 1 | 4 |
| AAO (Legal) | 7 | 3 | 10 | 4 | 16 | 40 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| AAO (Rajbhasha) | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 2 | |
| AAO (IT) | 7 | 4 | 14 | 5 | 20 | 50 | 1 | 1 | ||
| Total | 25 | 14 | 45 | 16 | 68 | 168 | 4 | 2 | 5 | 6 |
Total Number of Vacancies for Assistant Administrative Officers (Specialist)
LIC Assistant Engineers Posts
| LIC Assistant Admintrative Officer | SC | ST | OBC | EWS | UR | TOTAL | PwBD | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LD | VI | HI | ID/MD | |||||||
| Current Year | 46 | 22 | 70 | 27 | 112 | 277 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| Backlog | 4 | 5 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 23 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 4 |
| TOTAL | 50 | 27 | 84 | 27 | 113 | 300 | 5 | 4 | 6 | 7 |
Important Books for LIC AAO SO 2024
LIC AAO is a popular examination among government job aspirants. Therefore, you need to be well-prepared and well- read in every aspect to ensure that you clear the exam in the first attempt. To be well-read it is extremely important to first collect good study material which will be an important aid in your preparation. Here is a list of some good books that may help you in kick-starting your LIC AAO preparation in a better way.
| Paper | Book | Author/Publisher |
|---|---|---|
| Quantitative Aptitude | Quicker Mathematics | BSC Publications |
| Quantitative Aptitude | RS Agarwal | |
| Class Notes | SS Bharti | |
| Reasoning Ability | A modern approach to verbal & Non-verbal reasoning | R.S. Agarwal |
| Verbal & Non-Verbal Reasoning | S.Chand | |
| Verbal & Non-Verbal Reasoning | Arihant Publication | |
| English Language | Objective General Englis | S.P. Bakshi |
| English Grammar & Composition | S.C. Gupta | |
| English for Competitive Examinations | Wren & Martin | |
| Word Power Made Easy | Norman Lewis | |
| Insurance and Financial Market | Financial Management | Prasanna Chandra or IM Pandey |
| Indian Financial System | Bharti Pathak | |
| Principles of Management | LN Prasad | |
| Organisational Behaviour | SP Robins | |
| General Awareness | General Knowledge 2021 | Manohar Pandey |
| Rapid General Knowledge | Disha Experts | |
| Current Affairs Yearly 2021 | Arihant Experts | |
| The Yearly Current Affairs | Disha Experts |
LIC AAO Previous Year Cut-off
The previous year cutoff will play a very crucial role for you in your LIC AAO /AE preparation. It will make you aware of the minimum attempt that will make your selection possible for LIC AAO Mains. Though this minimum attempt varies from one year to another depending upon the difficulty level.
LIC AAO/AE Prelims Cutt Off: 2019
| Sections | UR | EWS | OBC | SC | ST | LD | VI | HI | ID/MD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reasoning Ability -Qualifying Marks | 18.00 | 18.00 | 18.00 | 16.00 | 16.00 | 16.00 | 16.00 | 16.00 | 16.00 |
| Quantitative Aptitude -Qualifying Marks | 18.00 | 18.00 | 18.00 | 16.00 | 16.00 | 16.00 | 16.00 | 16.00 | 16.00 |
| English Language -Qualifying Marks | 10.00 | 10.00 | 10.00 | 09.00 | 09.00 | 09.00 | 09.00 | 09.00 | 09.00 |
| Prelims - Overall Cut Off | 58.00 | 53.00 | 54.00 | 50.00 | 44.00 | 53.00 | 53.00 | 32.00 | 32.00 |
LIC AAO/AE Mains Cutt Off: 2019
| Sections | UR | EWS | OBC | SC | ST | LD | VI | HI | ID/MD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reasoning Ability -Qualifying Marks | 45.00 | 45.00 | 45.00 | 40.00 | 40.00 | 40.00 | 40.00 | 40.00 | 40.00 |
| General Knowledge, Current Affairs -Qualifying Marks | 30.00 | 30.00 | 30.00 | 27.00 | 27.00 | 27.00 | 27.00 | 27.00 | 27.00 |
| Data Analysis and Interpretation | 45.00 | 45.00 | 45.00 | 40.00 | 40.00 | 40.00 | 40.00 | 40.00 | 40.00 |
| Insurance and Financial Market Awareness -Qualifying Marks | 30.00 | 30.00 | 30.00 | 27.00 | 27.00 | 27.00 | 27.00 | 27.00 | 27.00 |
| English Language -Qualifying Marks | 10.00 | 10.00 | 10.00 | 09.00 | 09.00 | 09.00 | 09.00 | 09.00 | 09.00 |
| Mains - Overall Cut off | 203.00 | 166.00 | 164.00 | 153.00 | 156.00 | 172.00 | 180.00 | 167.00 | 185.00 |
Free Mock Test
Apart from collecting good study material for your upcoming LIC AAO 2023 exam, it is equally important to realize that just collecting and mugging up information in your head will not be enough. You also need to take some time to test what you learn, and thus, ixamBee brings you the LIC AAO/AE mock tests, which are absolutely free. Practice LIC AAO free mock tests at ixamBee and thank us later!
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