LIC AE Exam Pattern & Syllabus 2026: Complete Selection Guide

The Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) recruits top engineering talent for the prestigious Assistant Engineer (AE) position. If you are aiming to clear the 2026 recruitment cycle, understanding the nuances of the exam pattern and the syllabus is your first step toward success. The selection process is conducted entirely in an online mode, demanding a strategic approach to both speed and precision.

LIC Assistant Engineer Selection Process

The recruitment journey for the LIC AE post is divided into three distinct stages designed to test your technical expertise, analytical skills, and communication ability.

• Preliminary Examination
• Main Examination
• Personal Interview

Understanding the Examination Pattern

The LIC AE exam is structured differently for the Prelims and Mains. It is crucial to note that the Preliminary examination is qualifying in nature, meaning these scores do not contribute to the final merit list. However, performance in the Main Examination is the deciding factor for your eligibility to appear for the personal interview.

Field	Details
Organization	Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC)
Post	Assisatnt Engineer
Mode of Exam	Online
Number of Questions	Prelims- 100, Mains- 100
Marks	Prelims- 70, Mains- 150
Negative Marking	Prelims- ¼th Mark, Mains- No Negatie Marking
Selection Process	Prelims, Mains, Interview
Official Website	www.licindia.in

Preliminary Examination Breakdown

The Prelims consist of 100 questions totaling 70 marks. Candidates must be aware that there is negative marking of 1/4th mark per incorrect answer. The English section is strictly qualifying in nature.

Section	Name of the Test	Number of Questions	Maximum Marks	Medium of Exam	Duration
1	Reasoning Ability	35	35	English & Hindi	20 Minutes
2	Quantitative Aptitude	35	35	English & Hindi	20 Minutes
3	English Language with special emphasis on grammar, vocabulary and comprehension*	30	30	English	20 Minutes
Total		100	70		60 Minutes

Main Examination Structure

The Mains is more comprehensive, featuring both objective and descriptive tests. Notably, there is no negative marking in this stage.

Sections	Name of the Test	Number of Questions	Maximum Marks	Medium of Exam	Duration
1	Reasoning Ability	30	30	English & Hindi	20 Minutes
2	General Awareness with special reference to Insurance and Financial Market Awareness	20	20	English & Hindi	10 Minutes
3	Professional Knowledge	50	100	English & Hindi	30 Minutes
Total		100	150		60 Minutes
4	Professional Knowledge (Descriptive Paper)	4 out of 6 questions	50 #	English & Hindi	60 Minutes
5	English Language Descriptive Paper (Communication) Skills: Emails, Reports, Situation Analysis & Precis Writing)	2	25*	English	30 Minutes

Syllabus Preparation Topics

To prepare effectively, candidates should focus on these core areas:

Reasoning Ability

• Seating Arrangements, Direction Test, Input-Output
• Statement, Arguments, and Conclusion, Analytical Reasoning
• Coding-Decoding, Puzzles, Inequalities
• Syllogism, Logical Reasoning, Blood Relations
• Order and Ranking, Alphabet and Number Series
• Machine Input-Output, Alpha-Numeric-Symbol Series

Quantitative Aptitude

• Simplification, Simple and Compound Interest, Problem on Ages
• Probability, Cistern and Pipe, Mensuration, Percentage
• Data Sufficiency, Number Series, Profit and Loss
• Work and Time, Average, Quadratic Equations, Ratio and Proportion
• Surds and Indices, Data Interpretation (Bar Graph, Line Chart, Tabular, Radar/Web, Pie Chart)
• HCF and LCM, Permutation and Combination, Speed, Distance and Time
• Boats and Streams, Approximation, Partnership, Mixtures & Alligations

Essential Study Resources

Enhance your preparation by reviewing these topics: Indian Constitution, Books and Authors, Important Days, and Parts of Speech.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What is the Selection Process for the post of Assistant Engineer?

The selection procedure for the LIC Assistant Engineer recruitment consists of three tiers: a preliminary examination, a main examination, and a final interview.

Is there any negative marking in the LIC AE Exam 2026?

Yes, a penalty of 1/4th of the marks assigned to a question applies to each incorrect answer in the preliminary exam; however, there is no negative marking scheme applicable to the Main Examination.