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):