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Introduction:
Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) has released its much-awaited notification for the recruitment of Assistant Engineers (AE) and Assistant Administrative Officers (AAO) – Specialist cadre under the 32nd batch. This recruitment drive offers a total of 491 vacancies across various disciplines including Civil, Electrical, Chartered Accountancy, Company Secretary, Actuarial, Insurance, and Legal.
If you’re a qualified professional looking to join one of India’s most prestigious public sector organizations, this is your chance!
📅 Recruitment Schedule
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Release Date | 16 August 2025 |
| Online Registration & Fee Payment | 16 August – 08 September 2025 |
| Preliminary Exam (Tentative) | 03 October 2025 |
| Main Exam (Tentative) | 08 November 2025 |
| Call Letter Download | 7 days before each exam |
📊 Vacancy Details
🔧 Assistant Engineers (AE) – Total: 81 Posts
| Discipline | SC | ST | OBC | EWS | UR | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AE (Civil) | 8 | 3 | 13 | 5 | 21 | 50 |
| AE (Electrical) | 4 | 3 | 8 | 3 | 13 | 31 |
🧑💼 Assistant Administrative Officers (AAO) – Specialist – Total: 410 Posts
| Specialization | SC | ST | OBC | EWS | UR | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AAO (Chartered Accountant) | 4 | 2 | 7 | 3 | 14 | 30 |
| AAO (Company Secretary) | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 10 |
| AAO (Actuarial) | 4 | 2 | 7 | 3 | 14 | 30 |
| AAO (Insurance Specialist) | 45 | 22 | 77 | 34 | 132 | 310 |
| AAO (Legal) | 4 | 2 | 7 | 3 | 14 | 30 |
✅ Eligibility Criteria
🎂 Age Limit (as on 01.08.2025)
- AE & AAO (CS, Actuarial, Insurance Specialist): 21 to 30 years
- AAO (CA & Legal): 21 to 32 years
- Born between 02.08.1995 and 01.08.2004 (for 30 years max)
🧓 Upper Age Relaxation
| Category | Relaxation |
|---|---|
| SC/ST | 5 years |
| OBC | 3 years |
| PwBD (Gen) | 10 years |
| PwBD (SC/ST) | 15 years |
| PwBD (OBC) | 13 years |
| Ex-Servicemen (GEN/OBC/ST) | 5–10 years |
| Confirmed LIC Employees | Additional 5 years |
🎓 Educational Qualification
| Post | Qualification |
|---|---|
| AE (Civil/Electrical) | B.E./B.Tech + 3 years experience |
| AAO (CA) | CA Final + ICAI Membership |
| AAO (CS) | ICSI Membership |
| AAO (Actuarial) | Graduation + 6 papers from IAI/IFoA |
| AAO (Insurance Specialist) | Graduation + Fellowship (III) + 5 years experience |
| AAO (Legal) | LL.B. with 50% marks + 2 years experience |
🧠 Recruitment Process
📘 Phase I: Preliminary Exam (Objective – Qualifying)
| Section | No. of Questions | Max Marks | Medium | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reasoning Ability | 35 | 35 | English & Hindi | 20 minutes |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 35 | 35 | English & Hindi | 20 minutes |
| English Language (Qualifying Only) | 30 | 30 | English | 20 minutes |
| Total | 100 | 70 (counted) | — | 60 minutes |
Note: Negative marking of ¼ per wrong answer. English section is qualifying and not counted for merit.
📗 Phase II: Main Exam (Objective + Descriptive)
| Section | No. of Questions | Max Marks | Medium | Qualifying Marks (Others / SC/ST/PwBD) | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reasoning Ability | 30 | 30 | English & Hindi | 15 / 13 | 20 minutes |
| General Awareness (Insurance & Finance) | 20 | 20 | English & Hindi | 10 / 9 | 10 minutes |
| Professional Knowledge (Objective) | 50 | 100 | English & Hindi | 50 / 45 | 30 minutes |
| Professional Knowledge (Descriptive) | 4 out of 6 | 50 (scaled to 150) | English & Hindi | 50% / 45% of total marks | 60 minutes |
| English Language (Descriptive – Qualifying) | 2 | 25 | English | 10 / 9 | 30 minutes |
Note: No negative marking in Main Exam. Descriptive paper evaluated only if candidate qualifies objective section.
🗣️ Interview
- Max Marks: 60
- Qualifying Marks:
- UR/OBC/EWS: 30
- SC/ST/PwBD: 27
- Final merit based on Main Exam + Interview
🏁 Final Selection
- Based on Main Exam + Interview
- Subject to Medical Fitness and Document Verification
- No waiting list or contingency list will be maintained
💳 Application Fees and Intimation Charges
| Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| SC/ST/PwBD | ₹85 + GST + Charges |
| Others | ₹700 + GST + Charges |
✍️ Handwritten Declaration
Text to be written in English on white paper:
“I, (Name of the candidate), hereby declare that all the information submitted by me in the application form is correct, true and valid. I will present the supporting documents as and when required.”
- Must be in candidate’s own handwriting
- Upload scanned copy as per specifications
- Not acceptable in CAPITAL LETTERS or typed format
📎 Notification & Application Link
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