Could you please provide a comprehensive list of the subjects included in the syllabus for the LIC Assistant Administrative Officer (AAO) exam? I would like to know the specific topics covered under each subject, along with any subtopics or important areas of focus that candidates should pay attention to while preparing for the exam. Additionally, it would be helpful to understand if the syllabus is divided into different sections or stages.
What are the subjects included in the LIC AAO syllabus?
The Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) Assistant Administrative Officer (AAO) examination assesses candidates across various subjects to ensure a well-rounded skill set. The syllabus is divided into two main stages: the Preliminary Examination and the Main Examination.
Preliminary Examination:
The Preliminary Examination is a qualifying test consisting of three sections:
Reasoning Ability:
- Logical Reasoning
- Analytical Reasoning
- Coding-Decoding
- Blood Relations
- Direction Test
- Puzzles
- Syllogism
- Input-Output
- Inequality
- Seating Arrangement
- Alphabet and Number Series
- Statement, Arguments, and Conclusion
Quantitative Aptitude:
- Simplification and Approximation
- Data Interpretation
- Missing Number Series
- Wrong Number Series
- Quadratic Equations
- Ratio and Proportion
- Speed, Time, and Distance
- Permutation and Combination
- Probability
- Surds and Indices
- Pipes and Cisterns
- Mixtures & Alligations
- Inequality
- Mensuration
- Time and Work
- Boats & Streams
- Age Problems
- Interest
- Profit & Loss
- Average
English Language:
- Cloze Test
- Sentence Rearrangement
- Match the Columns
- Phrase Replacement
- Reading Comprehension
- Antonym and Synonym
- Fill in the blanks
- Sentence Correction
- Phrases and Idioms
- Essay (Mains Descriptive Exam)
- Letter Writing (Mains Descriptive Exam)
Main Examination:
The Main Examination is more comprehensive and includes both objective and descriptive tests:
Reasoning Ability:
- Logical Reasoning
- Analytical Reasoning
- Coding-Decoding
- Blood Relations
- Direction Test
- Puzzles
- Syllogism
- Input-Output
- Inequality
- Seating Arrangement
- Alphabet and Number Series
- Statement, Arguments, and Conclusion
General Knowledge, Current Affairs, and Professional Knowledge:
- Indian History
- Indian Economics
- Important Dates
- Books and Authors
- Capital of states and countries
- Country, Capital & Currency
- Awards and Recognition
- Inventions and Discoveries
- Abbreviations
- Government Schemes and Policies
- About RBI and Insurance sector
- Financial Institutions
- Indian Politics
- National and International Organisations
- Sports
- Static GK (currency, national parks, sanctuaries, dams, etc.)
- Headquarters of Important Organisations
Insurance and Financial Market Awareness:
- Latest Policies
- Development
- Current Banking News
- Insurance and Financial Market
- Business Topics
- Finance Topics
- History of Banking
- History of Insurance
- Financial Institutes, Terminologies & Derivations
- Various Laws and Policies
Professional Knowledge:
- This section varies based on the candidate's chosen specialization and assesses in-depth knowledge relevant to the specific field.
English Language (Descriptive Test):
- Letter Writing