When Life Insurance Corporation of India rolled out the LIC AAO Admit Card 2025 on September 25, thousands of aspirants woke up to the next step in a high‑stakes recruitment race.
Background of the LIC AAO Recruitment Drive
Since its inception, LIC has been the biggest life‑insurance provider in the country, employing over 55,000 staff across 2,300 branches. Every few years, the insurer launches a massive hiring push for its administrative and engineering cadres – a move that instantly becomes the talk of coaching centres, job portals, and family WhatsApp groups.
The 2025 round focuses on the Assistant Administrative Officer (AAO) cadre, split into Generalist and Specialist streams, plus a handful of Assistant Engineer posts. Different sources have quoted slightly different vacancy counts – one bulletin mentions 841 openings, while another caps the number at 760, breaking down into 410 Specialist AAOs, 350 Generalist AAOs, and the remaining slots for engineers.
Exam Details and Schedule
According to Rajesh Kumar, Head of Recruitment at LIC, the preliminary examination will be held on Assistant Administrative Officer Preliminary Examination 2025India. The test is online, objective‑type, and lasts exactly one hour.
Four shifts will run on October 3, 2025:
- Shift 1 – Reporting at 8:00 am, exam from 9:00 am to 10:00 am
- Shift 2 – Reporting at 10:30 am, exam from 11:30 am to 12:30 pm
- Shift 3 – Reporting at 1:00 pm, exam from 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm
- Shift 4 – Reporting at 3:30 pm, exam from 4:30 pm to 5:30 pm
The paper consists of 100 questions worth a total of 70 marks. It is split into three sections:
- Reasoning Ability – 35 questions, 35 marks
- Quantitative Aptitude – 35 questions, 35 marks
- English Language – 30 questions, 30 marks (qualifying only)
There is no negative marking, but candidates must clear the qualifying cut‑off in each section individually to move forward.
How to Download the Admit Card
Candidates can grab their hall tickets from two portals:
- The official LIC website licindia.in – navigate to the Careers tab, click the notification titled “Recruitment of Assistant Administrative Officer (AAO) posts for Generalist, Specialist, and Assistant Engineer – 2025”, then hit “DOWNLOAD PHASE‑I CALL LETTER”.
- The IBPS portal, which mirrors the same link for convenience.
After entering the registration number, password (or date of birth), and the captcha, a PDF appears. Aspirants should print the document, verify name spelling, centre address, shift timing and photograph, and keep it handy on exam day.
Eligibility, Selection Process, and What Comes Next
The selection journey is split into three phases:
- Phase 1 – Preliminary Exam: The online test described above. Only those who meet the sectional cut‑offs qualify for the next round.
- Phase 2 – Main Examination: A descriptive paper covering Reasoning, Quantitative Aptitude, and English (non‑qualifying this time). It runs for two hours and is scored out of 200 marks.
- Phase 3 – Interview: Candidates who clear the mains appear before a panel of LIC officials. The interview evaluates personality, communication skills, and suitability for an administrative role.
Final appointments will be made to regular positions across LIC branches nationwide, with salary packages starting around ₹9‑12 lakhs per annum, plus standard LIC benefits.
Tips and Common Pitfalls for Candidates
Here are a few bits of advice gathered from coaching centres and previous takers:
- Double‑check the shift you booked – a mismatch can lead to a missed exam.
- Practice time‑management with mock tests: 100 questions in 60 minutes means roughly 36 seconds per question.
- Don’t stress over the English section’s marks; focus on hitting the easy qualifying threshold.
- Keep a backup of the admit card on your phone – some centres scan QR codes.
- If any detail on the admit card looks wrong, contact LIC’s recruitment support line immediately; they’ve set up a dedicated helpline for 2025.
What’s on the Horizon?
The main exam is slated for late November 2025, with interview rounds scheduled for January 2026. Successful candidates can expect their appointment letters by March, just in time for the fiscal year’s new hiring cycle.
Meanwhile, the buzz on social media shows a surge of study groups forming on Telegram and Discord, all swapping notes, solving previous year papers, and reminding each other to stay hydrated on exam day. If you’re among the thousands gearing up, the clock is ticking – the admit card is in your hands, the shift is set, and the next step is only a practice test away.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I know which shift I’m assigned to?
Your shift appears on the admit card under “Reporting Time”. It’s generated automatically based on the order of your registration number. If the shift isn’t clear, cross‑check the PDF or call the LIC helpline listed in the notification.
What is the minimum qualifying score for each section?
LIC has not disclosed exact cut‑offs for 2025, but historically the benchmarks hover around 35 % for Reasoning, 30 % for Quantitative Aptitude, and 40 % for English. Candidates should aim higher to stay safely above the threshold.
Can I appear for the exam if I don’t have a printer?
Yes, the admit card can be shown on a smartphone, but many centres insist on a printed copy. It’s wise to print a hard copy at a local shop to avoid any last‑minute hassles.
What happens if I find an error on my admit card?
Report the discrepancy immediately via the recruitment support email or helpline mentioned in the notice. LIC typically issues a corrected admit card within 48 hours, provided the request is made before the reporting time.
When will the main exam results be announced?
Results for the preliminary round are expected within two weeks of October 3. The main exam schedule and result declaration will follow in late November, as per the official timeline released earlier this month.