The Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) will soon announce the official notification for the Assistant Administrative Officer (AAO) and Assistant Engineer (AE) recruitment, featuring a three-stage selection process. Joining LIC—India’s premier insurance organization established in 1956—is a prestigious career milestone. The LIC AAO exam is a highly sought-after recruitment drive designed to select top-tier talent for specialist and administrative roles within the organization.
LIC AAO 2026 Notification
The upcoming LIC AAO 2026 Notification PDF will provide comprehensive details on the total vacancies for Generalist, Specialist, and Assistant Engineer roles. While candidates await the official 2026 release, they are encouraged to review previous recruitment advertisements to understand the standard selection framework.
Download the Official LIC AAO (Generalist) Previous Year Notification PDF
Download the Official LIC AAO (Specialist & AE) Previous Year Notification PDF
LIC AAO Recruitment 2026 Summary
The LIC AAO recruitment process consists of three distinct phases to identify qualified professionals for administrative roles across India. Below is a summary overview of the key details regarding the LIC AAO 2026 recruitment.
| LIC AAO 2026- Overview | |
| Organization | Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) |
| Post Name | Assistant Administrative Officer (AAO) |
| Streams | Generalist & Specialist |
| Vacancies | To be Announced |
| Exam Level | National |
| Mode of Application | Online |
| Registration Dates | To be Notified |
| Educational Qualification | Graduation |
| Age Limit | 21 to 30 Years |
| Selection Process | Preliminary Examination (Phase I) Main Examination (Phase II) Interview |
| Salary | Rs.1,26,000/- per month |
| Official Website | https://licindia.in/ |
Access the Official LIC AAO 2026 Scorecard Here
Check the Official LIC AAO 2026 Cut-Off Scores
LIC AAO 2026 Important Dates
The detailed notification PDF, expected soon, will outline the complete exam schedule for the LIC AAO 2026 recruitment drive. Once released, we will update the following table with all critical dates and exam milestones.
| Events | Dates |
| LIC AAO 2026 Notification | Will be Release Soon |
| LIC AAO Apply Online Starts | -- |
| Last Date to Apply Online | -- |
| Last Date to Pay Application Fee | -- |
LIC AAO Vacancy 2026
The official vacancy count for LIC Assistant Administrative Officers will be disclosed in the upcoming recruitment notification. In the previous year, LIC offered 760 total posts, with 350 designated for Generalist roles and 410 for Specialist positions. We will provide a detailed category-wise breakdown of the vacancies as soon as they are announced.
Let's examine the category-wise vacancy distribution from the previous year's LIC AAO exam.
| LIC AAO Generalist Vacancy (Previous Year) | ||||||
| Post | SC | ST | OBC | EWS | UR | Total |
| Current Year | 51 | 22 | 88 | 38 | 142 | 341 |
| Backlog | 0 | 61 | 3 | -- | -- | 9 |
| TOTAL | 51 | 28 | 91 | 38 | 142 | 350 |
| LIC AAO Specialist Vacancy (Previous Year) | ||||||
| Post | 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 | 77 | 3 | 14 | 30 |
| TOTAL | 58 | 29 | 100 | 44 | 179 | 410 |
| LIC AE Vacancy (Previous Year) | ||||||
| Posts | SC | ST | OBC | EWS | UR | Total |
| AE (Civil) | 8 | 3 | 13 | 5 | 21 | 50 |
| AE (Electrical) | 4 | 3 | 8 | 3 | 12 | 31 |
LIC AAO 2026 Eligibility Criteria
Candidates planning to apply for the LIC AAO 2026 exam must ensure they satisfy all eligibility requirements as specified below:
LIC AAO Educational Qualification
| Posts | Education Qualification |
| Generalist | Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline from a recognized Indian University/Institution |
| AAO(Chartered Accountant) | Bachelor’s Degree from a recognized Indian University/Institution and Candidate should have passed Final Examination of Institute of Chartered Accountants of India and completion of Articles as presented by Institute of Chartered Accountants of India |
| AAO(Company Secretary) | Bachelor’s Degree from a recognized Indian University/Institution and a Qualified Member of the Institute of Company Secretaries of India (ICSI) |
| AAO (Actuarial) | Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline from a recognized Indian University/Institution . Candidates should have passed at least 6 papers of the examination conducted by the Institute of Actuaries of India / Institute and Faculty of Actuaries, UK. |
| AAO (Insurance Specialists) | Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline from a recognized Indian University/ Institution and possessing professional qualification in Life Insurance (Fellowship of Insurance Institute of India (Life), having minimum experience of 5 years and above of working in Life Insurance Companies (regulated by IRDAI) |
| AAO (Legal) | Bachelor’s degree in Law from any University / College recognized by UGC with a minimum of 50% marks or equivalent in the aggregate of all semesters/years. For SC/ST and PwBD candidate minimum required marks shall be 45% in Bachelor’s degree in Law in the aggregate of all semesters/years, against vacancies reserved for such candidates |
LIC AAO Age Limit
Age Limits for AAO Generalist, CS, Actuarial, and Insurance Specialists: Candidates must be between 21 and 30 years of age.
Age Limits for AAO Legal and CA Specialists: Candidates must be between 21 and 32 years of age.
Age Relaxation Provisions:
| Category | Age Relaxation |
| SC/ST | 5 years |
| OBC | 3 years |
| PWD (Gen) | 10 years |
| PWD (SC/ST) | 15 years |
| PWD (OBC) | 13 years |
| ECO/SSCO (GEN) | 5 years |
| ECO/SSCO (SC/ST) | 10 years |
| ECO/SSCO (OBC) | 8 years |
| LIC Employees | Further Relaxation of 5 years |
Download LIC AAO Previous Year Question Papers Here
LIC AAO Apply Online 2026
Following the official announcement, the Life Insurance Corporation of India will commence the online application process at https://licindia.in/. Candidates interested in the Assistant Administrative Officer (AAO) position must submit their applications through this official portal to participate in the recruitment selection.
Click Here to Apply for the LIC AAO 2026 Recruitment
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LIC AAO Application Fee 2026
Based on previous notifications, candidates from SC, ST, and PwBD categories are exempt from application fees, while all other categories are required to pay a fee of Rs. 700.
| LIC AAO Category | LIC AAO Fees |
| Others | Rs. 700 |
| SC/ST/PwBD | Exempted |
LIC AAO Recruitment 2026 Selection Process
The selection process involves a three-phase examination comprising the Preliminary Examination (Phase I), the Main Examination (Phase II), and an Interview, followed by a medical assessment. Final merit ranking is determined solely by the combined scores of the Main Examination and the Interview.
- Preliminary Examination (Phase I)
- Main Examination (Phase II)
- Interview
LIC AAO Recruitment 2026 Exam Pattern
The LIC AAO examination consists of two primary testing phases: Prelims and Mains.
Performance in the Preliminary Examination is qualifying in nature and does not contribute to the final merit list. Selection is exclusively based on the marks secured in the Main Examination and the Interview.
LIC AAO Prelims Exam Pattern
The online Preliminary exam consists of three sections: Reasoning Ability, English Language, and Quantitative Aptitude. The test is 60 minutes long and does not feature negative marking. Candidates must manage the allocated time for each section effectively as follows:
| S. No. | Sections | Number of Questions | Total Marks | Duration |
| 1. | Reasoning Ability | 35 | 35 | 20 minutes |
| 2. | Numerical Ability | 35 | 35 | 20 minutes |
| 3. | English: Language with special emphasis on grammar, vocabulary and comprehension | 30 | 30** | 20 minutes |
| Total | 100 | 70 | 60 minutes | |
Note: The English Language paper is qualifying in nature; marks from this section are not used for final ranking purposes.
LIC AAO Mains Exam Pattern
The Main Examination is an online objective test carrying 200 marks, with designated time slots for each subject area.
| SNo. | Sections | Number of Questions | Total Marks | Duration |
| 1. | Reasoning | 30 | 90 | 40 minutes |
| 2. | General Knowledge, Current Affairs | 30 | 60 | 20 minutes |
| 3. | Professional knowledge | 30 | 90 | 40 minutes |
| 4. | Insurance and Financial Market Awareness | 30 | 60 | 20 minutes |
| Total | 120 | 300 | 120 minutes | |
| 5. | English Language (Letter Writing & Essay)/ Legal drafting for AAO(Legal) | 2 | 25 | 30 minute |
1. The English Language descriptive paper is qualifying in nature and does not count toward the final ranking.
2. Candidates must achieve the minimum qualifying score in every individual section of the objective tests.
3. There is no negative marking for incorrect answers in the Main Examination objective tests.
LIC AAO 2026 Syllabus
The LIC AAO 2026 syllabus covers Reasoning, Quantitative Aptitude, General/Financial Awareness, English Language, Professional Knowledge, and Current Affairs. Candidates must master this syllabus to clear the Main exam and qualify for the Interview round.
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Download the Comprehensive LIC AAO 2026 Syllabus Here
LIC AAO 2026 Salary Structure
The updated LIC AAO salary package offers a basic pay of Rs. 88,635 per month, within a scale of Rs. 88,635- 4385(14)-150025- 4750(4) -169025. Including allowances such as House Rent Allowance and City Compensatory Allowance, total monthly emoluments in an A-Class city are approximately Rs. 1,26,000.
Additional benefits for LIC AAO Specialists include a Contributory Pension Scheme, Gratuity, LTC, Group Mediclaim, Group Personal Accident Insurance, vehicle loans, meal coupons, and reimbursement for mobile and professional expenses as per corporate policies.
Check Detailed LIC AAO Salary Structure and Benefits
LIC AAO 2026 Exam Centre
LIC designates specific exam centers for the preliminary and main examinations nationwide. Applicants should review the list carefully while completing their online registration forms. The list of examination centers is provided below.
| LIC AAO Preliminary Examination Centre | |
| States/UT | Centre |
| Andhra Pradesh | Guntur |
| Kadapa | |
| Kurnool | |
| Nellore | |
| Rajahmundry | |
| Vijaywada | |
| Vishakhapatnam | |
| Arunachal Pradesh | Naharlagun |
| Assam | Dibrugarh |
| Guwahati | |
| Jorhat | |
| Silchar | |
| Tezpur | |
| Bihar | Bhagalpur |
| Gaya | |
| Muzaffarpur | |
| Patna | |
| Chandigarh | Chandigarh - Mohali |
| Chhattisgarh | Bhilai Nagar |
| Raipur | |
| Delhi/Delhi- NCR | Delhi/New Delhi/Delhi NCR |
| Ghaziabad | |
| Noida & Greater Noida | |
| Faridabad | |
| Goa | Panaji |
| Gujarat | Ahmedabad - Gandhi Nagar |
| Rajkot | |
| Surat | |
| Vadodara | |
| Haryana | Ambala |
| Faridabad | |
| Himachal Pradesh | Hamirpur |
| Jammu & Kashmir | Jammu |
| Samba | |
| Jharkhand | Dhanbad |
| Hazaribagh | |
| Jamshedpur | |
| Ranchi | |
| Karnataka | Bengaluru |
| Belgaum | |
| Gulbarga | |
| Mangalore | |
| Mysore | |
| Shimoga | |
| Udupi | |
| Kerala | Kannur |
| Kochi | |
| Kottayam | |
| Kozhikode | |
| Thiruvananthpuram | |
| Thrichur | |
| Madhya Pradesh | Bhopal |
| Indore | |
| Jabalpur | |
| Maharashtra | Amravati |
| Aurangabad(Maharashtra) | |
| Jalgaon | |
| Kolhapur | |
| Mumbai/Thane/Navi Mumbai/MMR | |
| Nagpur | |
| Nanded | |
| Pune | |
| Meghalaya | Shilong |
| Mizoram | Aizawl |
| Nagaland | Kohima |
Odisha
| Bhubaneshwar |
| Cuttack | |
| Rourkela | |
| Sambalpur | |
| Puducherry | Puducherry |
| Punjab | Amritsar |
| Jalandhar | |
| Mohali | |
| Rajasthan | Ajmer |
| Bikaner | |
| Jaipur | |
| Jodhpur | |
| Kota | |
| Udaipur | |
| Tamilnadu | Chennai |
| Coimbatore | |
| Madurai | |
| Salem | |
| Thanjavur | |
| Thiruchirapalli | |
| Tirunelvelli | |
| Telangana | Hyderabad |
| Karimnagar | |
| Tripura | Agartala |
| Uttar Pradesh | Aligarh |
| Allahabad | |
| Bareilly | |
| Gorakhpur | |
| Jhansi | |
| Kanpur | |
| Lucknow | |
| Noida / Greater Noida | |
| Varanasi | |
| Uttarakhand | Dehradun |
| Roorkee | |
| Haldwani | |
| West Bengal | Asansol |
| Greater Kolkata | |
| Hooghly | |
| Kalyani | |
| Siliguri | |
View the Complete LIC AAO 2026 Exam Centre List
LIC AAO 2026 Cut Off
The LIC AAO 2026 cut-off marks will be officially released following the conclusion of the examination. Candidates can review previous year cut-off trends to gauge the expected difficulty level and set target preparation goals.
| LIC AAO Prelims Cut Off 2023 | ||
| LIC AAO Prelims Sections | Cut-Off Marks For SC/ST Candidates | Cut Off Marks For Others |
| Reasoning Ability | 16 | 18 |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 16 | 18 |
| English Language | 9 | 10 |
Minimum Qualifying Marks
Below are the established minimum qualifying thresholds for the Preliminary Examination:
| Section | Maximum Marks | Minimum Qualifying Marks | |
| General/OBC/EWS | SC/ST/PwD | ||
| English Language (Qualifying) | 30 | 10 | 9 |
| Numerical Ability | 35 | 18 | 16 |
| Reasoning Ability | 35 | 18 | 16 |
| Total | 100 | 28 | 26 |
View Previous Year LIC AAO Cut-Off Marks
FAQs
The LIC AAO 2026 Notification is expected to be released shortly.
There is no negative marking in the Preliminary exam, and the English/Hindi Language test is qualifying in nature. Conversely, the Main examination includes a penalty, where 1/4th of the marks allotted to a question are deducted for every incorrect answer.
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