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Introduction
The Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) has officially released the notification for the recruitment of Assistant Administrative Officers (AAO) – Generalist for its 32nd batch. With 350 vacancies across India, this recruitment drive offers a prestigious career opportunity for graduates aiming to work in India’s largest life insurance company. Here’s everything you need to know—from eligibility to exam pattern and application process.
Recruitment Schedule
LIC has announced the tentative timeline for the AAO Generalist recruitment process:
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Release | 16 August 2025 |
| Online Registration Begins | 16 August 2025 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 08 September 2025 |
| Preliminary Exam Date (Tentative) | 03 October 2025 |
| Main Exam Date (Tentative) | 08 November 2025 |
| Call Letter Download | 7 days before respective exam dates |
Vacancy Details
LIC has announced a total of 350 vacancies for AAO Generalist. The category-wise distribution is as follows:
| Category | Current Year | Backlog | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| SC | 51 | 0 | 51 |
| ST | 22 | 6 | 28 |
| OBC | 88 | 3 | 91 |
| EWS | 38 | — | 38 |
| UR | 142 | — | 142 |
| Total | 341 | 9 | 350 |
Eligibility Criteria
Age Limit (as on 01 August 2025)
- Maximum Age: 30 years (born on or after 02 August 1995)
- Minimum Age: 21 years (born on or before 01 August 2004)
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) | 5 years |
| Ex-Servicemen (SC/ST) | 10 years |
| Ex-Servicemen (OBC) | 8 years |
| Confirmed LIC Employees | Additional 5 years |
Education Qualification
Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline from a recognized Indian University/Institution.
The result must be declared on or before 01 August 2025.
Recruitment Process
The selection process consists of three stages:
Aptitude Examination
Phase I: Preliminary Exam
| Section | Questions | Marks | Duration | Medium | Min Qualifying Marks (SC/ST/PwBD / Others) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reasoning Ability | 35 | 35 | 20 mins | English & Hindi | 16 / 18 |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 35 | 35 | 20 mins | English & Hindi | 16 / 18 |
| English Language | 30 | 30* | 20 mins | English | 9 / 10 |
| Total | 100 | 70 | 1 hour | — | — |
*English Language is qualifying in nature and not counted for merit.
Phase II: Main Exam
| Section | Questions | Marks | Duration | Medium | Min Qualifying Marks (SC/ST/PwBD / Others) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reasoning Ability | 30 | 90 | 40 mins | English & Hindi | 40 / 45 |
| General Knowledge & Current Affairs | 30 | 60 | 20 mins | English & Hindi | 27 / 30 |
| Data Analysis & Interpretation | 30 | 90 | 40 mins | English & Hindi | 40 / 45 |
| Insurance & Financial Market Awareness | 30 | 60 | 20 mins | English & Hindi | 27 / 30 |
| English Descriptive (Qualifying) | 2 | 25 | 30 mins | English | 9 / 10 |
Descriptive paper will be evaluated only for candidates who qualify in the objective test.
Interview
Maximum Marks: 60
Qualifying Marks:
1.UR/OBC/EWS: 30
2.SC/ST/PwBD: 27
Final Selection
Based on Main Exam + Interview scores.
In case of tie:
- Higher educational qualification preferred.
- If same, older candidate gets preference.
Application Fees and Intimation Charges
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| SC/ST/PwBD | ₹85 + GST + Transaction Charges |
| Others | ₹700 + GST + Transaction Charges |
Payment must be made online during registration.
Hand Written Declaration
“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.”
Notification and Application Link
To Download the Notification >> Click Here
To Apply for Recruitment >> Click Here
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