The Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) has announced recruitment for the 32nd Batch of Assistant Engineers (AE – Civil/Electrical) and Assistant Administrative Officers (AAO) Specialist. This major notification brings 491 vacancies for various specialist streams and engineering roles. If you are qualified, it’s time to apply for one of India’s most respected insurance jobs.
✨ LIC AE, AAO Specialist Recruitment 2025 – Highlights
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Organization | Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) |
| Posts | AAO Specialist (CA, CS, Actuarial, Insurance, Legal), AE (Civil/Electrical) |
| AAO Specialist Vacancies | 410 |
| Assistant Engineer Vacancies | 81 |
| Application Dates | 16 August – 8 September 2025 |
| Preliminary Exam Date | 3 October 2025 |
| Main Exam Date | 8 November 2025 |
| Official Website | www.licindia.in |
📋 Vacancy Details: LIC AAO Specialist & Assistant Engineer
AAO Specialist (410 posts)
| Post | 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) | 45 | 22 | 77 | 34 | 132 | 310 |
| AAO (Legal) | 4 | 2 | 7 | 3 | 14 | 30 |
| Total | 58 | 29 | 100 | 44 | 179 | 410 |
Assistant Engineer (81 posts)
| Post | SC | ST | OBC | EWS | UR | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AE (Civil) | 8 | 3 | 13 | 5 | 21 | 50 |
| AE (Electrical) | 4 | 3 | 8 | 3 | 13 | 31 |
| Total | 12 | 6 | 21 | 8 | 34 | 81 |
👉 Reservations for PwBD included. Backlog vacancies also available.
✅ Eligibility Criteria
| Post | Age Limit | Qualification & Experience |
|---|---|---|
| AE (Civil) | 21-30 yrs (as on 01-08-2025) | B.E./B.Tech (Civil) +3 yrs experience in multi-storied buildings |
| AE (Electrical) | 21-30 yrs | B.E./B.Tech (Electrical) +3 yrs experience |
| AAO (CA) | 21-32 yrs | Bachelor’s + Final CA pass + ICAI membership |
| AAO (CS) | 21-30 yrs | Bachelor’s + Member of ICSI |
| AAO (Actuarial) | 21-30 yrs | Bachelor’s + Passed at least 6 Actuary papers (India/UK) |
| AAO (Insurance) | 21-30 yrs | Bachelor’s + Fellowship of Insurance Institute of India (Life) +5 yrs experience |
| AAO (Legal) | 21-32 yrs | LLB with min 50% (45% for SC/ST/PwBD) + Enrolled Advocate +2 yrs experience |
Age relaxations: SC/ST – 5 yrs, OBC – 3 yrs, PwBD – 10-15 yrs, LIC Employee – +5 yrs, Ex-servicemen – as per rules.
💸 Application Fees
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| SC/ST/PwBD | ₹85 + GST + Transaction Charges |
| All others | ₹700 + GST + Transaction Charges |
💰 Salary
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Basic Pay: ₹88,635/- per month
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Gross Salary: Approx. ₹1,26,000/- per month (‘A’ class city)
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Plus: HRA, CCA, Defined Pension, Medical, LTC, Insurance, Loans, Allowances.
🏆 Selection Process & Exam Pattern
The selection is strictly through three stages: Prelims, Mains, and Interview.
LIC AAO Specialist Exam Pattern & Stages
Phase-I: Preliminary Exam (AAO Specialist, AE)
| Section | Questions | Marks | Duration | Negative Marking |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reasoning Ability | 35 | 35 | 20 mins | Yes (1/4th) |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 35 | 35 | 20 mins | Yes (1/4th) |
| English Language* | 30 | 30 | 20 mins | Yes (1/4th) |
| Total | 100 | 70 | 60 mins |
*English Language is qualifying only; marks not counted for ranking.
Phase-II: Main Exam (AAO Specialist, AE)
| Section | Questions | Marks | Duration | Negative Marking |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reasoning Ability | 30 | 30 | 20 mins | No |
| General Awareness (Insurance & Financial Markets) | 20 | 20 | 10 mins | No |
| Professional Knowledge (Objective) | 50 | 100 | 30 mins | No |
| Professional Knowledge (Descriptive)* | 4 out of 6 | 50 (normalized to 150) | 60 mins | No |
| English Language (Descriptive – Communication) | 2 | 25 (Qualifying) | 30 mins | No |
| Total | 106 | 325 | 2.5 hrs |
*Marks in English Descriptive NOT counted for ranking.
Phase-I & II: AAO Legal (Varies Slightly)
Preliminary and Main pattern is similar but includes General Awareness in place of Quant (Prelims) and professional/legal knowledge (Objective + Descriptive) in Mains.
Interview
| Stage | Marks | Qualifying (UR/EWS/OBC) | Qualifying (SC/ST/PwBD) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Interview | 60 | 30 | 27 |
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Mains + Interview marks are considered for final merit.
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Candidates in merit must clear a medical exam before appointment.
📅 Important Dates
| Activity | Date |
|---|---|
| Apply Online Start | 16 August 2025 |
| Last Date to Apply | 8 September 2025 |
| Preliminary Exam | 3 October 2025 |
| Main Exam | 8 November 2025 |
📝 How to Apply
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Visit www.licindia.in > Careers.
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Register and fill in your details.
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Upload required scanned documents (photo, signature, thumb impression, declaration).
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Pay fees online.
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Print the application form for future use.
🏢 Posting & Service Conditions
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Regular posts, initial postings for specialists as per department policy (e.g. AAO (CS) in Mumbai, AAO (Insurance) in mofussil branch for 5 years, etc).
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Probation: 1 year (extendable).
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Service bond: 4 years minimum or ₹5 lakh penalty.
📌 Important Links
| Purpose | Link Type/Where to Find |
|---|---|
| Official Notification | Click Here |
| Apply Online | www.licindia.in |
| Call Letter Download | Announced on LIC website |
| Syllabus & Exam City List | LIC Careers/Recruitment notification |
No direct links provided in fixed section; visit official sites as instructed above.
🌟 Final Thoughts
LIC AAO Specialist and AE recruitment is a golden opportunity for skilled professionals in insurance, law, accountancy, actuarial, engineering, and company secretarial services. Thoroughly check eligibility, prepare well for the exams and apply early to secure your future with India’s leading insurer.
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