LIC Recruitment 2025: Your Guide to Assistant Engineer (AE) and Assistant Administrative Officer (AAO) Specialist Posts
Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) – Online applications only 32nd Batch
The Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) has announced a significant recruitment drive for eligible Indian Citizens for the posts of Assistant Engineers (A.E) Civil/Electrical and Assistant Administrative Officer (AAO) Specialist (32nd Batch). This is an online application process; no other mode is accepted.
Key Vacancy Details
Total: 81 vacancies for AE and 410 vacancies for AAO (Specialist).
| Discipline | SC | ST | OBC | EWS | UR | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AE (Civil) | 8 | 3 | 13 | 5 | 21 | 50 |
| AE (Electrical) | 4 | 3 | 8 | 3 | 13 | 31 |
| Grand Total | 12 | 6 | 21 | 8 | 34 | 81 |
| Specialisation | SC | ST | OBC | EWS | UR | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AAO (CA) | 4 | 2 | 7 | 3 | 14 | 30 |
| AAO (CS) | 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 |
| Grand Total | 58 | 29 | 100 | 44 | 179 | 410 |
Note: Vacancies (including reserved) are provisional and may change. Apply for one post only; in case of multiple applications, only the latest valid one is retained and other fees are forfeited.
Important Dates
| Activity | Date |
|---|---|
| Start of Online Registration & Fee Payment | 16 Aug 2025 |
| Last Date of Online Registration & Fee Payment | 08 Sep 2025 |
| Download of Call Letter for Preliminary Exam | 7 days before the examination |
| Preliminary Online Examination (tentative) | 03 Oct 2025 |
| Main Online Examination (tentative) | 08 Nov 2025 |
Check the official website: www.licindia.in > Careers for updates.
Eligibility Conditions (as on 01 Aug 2025)
Age Limit
- AE (Civil/Electrical), AAO (CS/Actuarial/Insurance Specialists): 21–30 years (Born between 02.08.1995 and 01.08.2004).
- AAO (CA), AAO (Legal): 21–32 years (Born between 02.08.1993 and 01.08.2004).
Age Relaxations
| Category | Relaxation |
|---|---|
| SC / ST | 5 years |
| OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) | 3 years |
| PwBD (General) | 10 years |
| PwBD (SC/ST) | 15 years |
| PwBD (OBC) | 13 years |
| Ex-Servicemen (General) | 5 years |
| Ex-Servicemen (SC/ST) | 10 years |
| Ex-Servicemen (OBC) | 8 years |
| Confirmed LIC Employees | Additional 5 years |
Educational Qualifications & Experience
| Post | Qualification | Experience |
|---|---|---|
| AE (Civil) | B.E./B.Tech (Civil) from AICTE-recognised University/Institution | ≥ 3 years in planning & execution of multi-storied building projects |
| AE (Electrical) | B.E./B.Tech (Electrical) from AICTE-recognised University/Institution | ≥ 3 years in planning & execution of multi-storied building projects |
| AAO (Chartered Accountant) | Bachelor’s Degree and Final CA pass; completion of Articles; Associate membership of ICAI | As per CA pathway |
| AAO (Company Secretary) | Bachelor’s Degree and Qualified Member of ICSI | As applicable |
| AAO (Actuarial) | Bachelor’s Degree; ≥ 6 papers cleared from IAI / IFoA (UK) | As applicable |
| AAO (Insurance Specialists) | Bachelor’s Degree; Fellowship (Life) of Insurance Institute of India | ≥ 5 years in Life Insurance Companies (IRDAI-regulated) |
| AAO (Legal) | LL.B. (UGC-recognised) with ≥ 50% marks (45% for SC/ST/PwBD) | Enrolled Advocate + ≥ 2 years post-enrolment as Advocate/Law Officer |
Important: Qualifications must be from Govt. of India recognised/approved institutions; results should be declared on or before 01 Aug 2025.
Selection Procedure & Examination Structure
The process comprises Preliminary Examination (Phase I), Main Examination (Phase II), and Interview (Phase III), followed by a pre-recruitment medical examination.
- Phase-I marks are not counted for final merit; Phase-II (Mains) + Interview decide the final merit.
- Sectional and aggregate cut-offs apply in both Prelims and Mains.
- Specified English papers are qualifying in nature and are not counted for ranking.
- Shortlisting ratios: to Mains ≈ 20× vacancies; to Interview ≈ 3× vacancies.
Phase I: Preliminary Exam (60 minutes)
| Test | Questions | Marks | Duration | Medium | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reasoning Ability | 35 | 35 | 20 min | English & Hindi | |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 35 | 35 | 20 min | English & Hindi | |
| English Language | 30 | 30 | 20 min | English | Qualifying only |
Negative Marking: 1/4 of the mark assigned per wrong answer in Phase I.
| Test | Questions | Marks | Duration | Medium | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reasoning Ability | 35 | 35 | 20 min | English & Hindi | |
| English Language | 35 | 35 | 20 min | English | |
| General Awareness | 30 | 30 | 20 min | English & Hindi | Qualifying only |
Phase II: Main Examination (2 hours 30 minutes)
No negative marking in Mains. Objective tests (150 marks) + Descriptive tests (150 marks), both online.
| Paper | Questions | Marks | Time | Medium | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reasoning Ability | 30 | 30 | 20 min | English & Hindi | Min Qualifying: SC/ST/PwBD 13; Others 15 |
| General Awareness (with Insurance & Financial Market) | 20 | 20 | 10 min | English & Hindi | Min Qualifying: SC/ST/PwBD 9; Others 10 |
| Professional Knowledge (Objective) | 50 | 100 | 30 min | English & Hindi | Min Qualifying: SC/ST/PwBD 45; Others 50 |
| Professional Knowledge (Descriptive) | Attempt 4/6 | 50 (→150) | 60 min | English & Hindi | Converted to 150 for merit |
| English Language (Communication Skills) | 2 | 25 | 30 min | English | Qualifying only |
| Paper | Questions | Marks | Time | Medium | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reasoning Ability | 30 | 30 | 20 min | English & Hindi | Min Qualifying: SC/ST/PwBD 13; Others 15 |
| General Awareness (with Insurance & Financial Market) | 20 | 20 | 10 min | English & Hindi | Min Qualifying: SC/ST/PwBD 9; Others 10 |
| Professional Knowledge (Objective) | 50 | 100 | 30 min | English & Hindi | Min Qualifying: same as above |
| Professional Knowledge (Descriptive) | Attempt 4/6 | 50 (→150) | 60 min | English & Hindi | Converted to 150 for merit |
| English Language (Communication Skills) | 2 | 25 | 30 min | English | Qualifying only |
Interview (Phase III)
- Maximum: 60 marks
- Qualifying: 30 (EWS/UR/OBC) and 27 (SC/ST/PwBD)
Emoluments & Benefits
Basic Pay: ₹88,635 per month in the scale ₹88,635–4,385(14)–1,50,025–4,750(4)–1,69,025.