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The Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) has officially released the LIC AAO Notification 2025 for the recruitment of Assistant Engineers (AE) Civil/Electrical and Assistant Administrative Officers (AAO) Specialist under the 32nd batch. A total of 491 vacancies have been announced through the latest LIC Recruitment 2025 notification. This is a great opportunity for aspirants looking for a career in India’s largest insurance company.
The recruitment drive offers lucrative LIC AAO salary, a structured career path, and job security. Interested candidates must carefully go through the LIC AAO eligibility criteria, age limits, qualifications, and the LIC AAO exam pattern before applying. The online registration process begins on 16th August 2025 and will continue till 8th September 2025. The LIC AAO Prelims Exam is tentatively scheduled for 3rd October 2025, followed by the Mains Exam on 8th November 2025.
In this article, we provide you with all the essential details regarding LIC Recruitment 2025, including post-wise vacancies, salary, eligibility, selection process, and official notification PDF.
LIC AAO Recruitment 2025 – Important Dates
The LIC AAO Notification 2025 provides a detailed schedule of the recruitment process including online registration, fee payment, exam dates, and call letter downloads. Candidates must carefully track these dates to ensure they don’t miss any stage of the LIC Recruitment 2025 process. Below is the complete schedule of important events and exam dates for LIC AAO and AE recruitment.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Start of Online Application & Fee Payment | 16th August 2025 |
| Last Date to Apply Online & Fee Payment | 8th September 2025 |
| Download of Admit Card | 7 days before the examination |
| LIC AAO Prelims Exam (Tentative) | 3rd October 2025 |
| LIC AAO Mains Exam (Tentative) | 8th November 2025 |
LIC AAO Recruitment 2025 – Vacancy Details
The LIC AAO Notification 2025 announces a total of 491 vacancies, including 81 posts for Assistant Engineers (AE) in Civil/Electrical disciplines and 410 posts for Assistant Administrative Officers (AAO) Specialists. The distribution of vacancies by category is provided below.
🔹 Vacancy for Assistant Engineers (AE)
| Post | SC | ST | OBC | EWS | UR | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AE (Civil) | 8 | 3 | 13 | 5 | 21 | 50 |
| AE (Electrical) | 4 | 3 | 8 | 3 | 13 | 31 |
| Total AE | 12 | 6 | 21 | 8 | 34 | 81 |
Vacancy for Assistant Administrative Officer (AAO)
| Post | SC | ST | OBC | EWS | UR | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AAO (Chartered Accountant) | 4 | 2 | 7 | 3 | 14 | 30 |
| AAO (Company Secretary) | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 10 |
| AAO (Actuarial) | 4 | 2 | 7 | 3 | 14 | 30 |
| AAO (Insurance Specialist) | 45 | 22 | 77 | 34 | 132 | 310 |
| AAO (Legal) | 4 | 2 | 7 | 3 | 14 | 30 |
| Total AAO (Specialist) | 58 | 29 | 100 | 44 | 179 | 410 |
✅ Grand Total Vacancies (AE + AAO): 491
LIC AAO & AE Salary 2025 – Pay Scale and Benefits
The LIC Recruitment 2025 offers an attractive pay scale along with several allowances and perks. The basic pay for LIC AAO and AE starts at ₹88,635 per month, and the total emoluments in an ‘A’ Class city can go up to approximately ₹1,26,000 per month. In addition to salary, employees are entitled to allowances, pension, insurance cover, and other benefits. Below is the detailed pay structure:
| Component | Details |
|---|---|
| Basic Pay | ₹88,635/- per month |
| Pay Scale | ₹88,635 – 4,385(14) – 1,50,025 – 4,750(4) – 1,69,025 |
| Approx. Gross Salary in ‘A’ Class City | Around ₹1,26,000/- per month |
| Allowances | House Rent Allowance (HRA), City Compensatory Allowance (CCA), Dearness Allowance (DA) |
| Additional Benefits | Defined Contributory Pension, Gratuity, LTC, Cash Medical Benefit, Group Mediclaim, Group Personal Accident Insurance, Group Insurance, Vehicle Loan, Meal Coupons, Reimbursement for newspapers, mobile bills, furniture, maid allowance, etc. |
👉 This lucrative LIC AAO Salary package makes the recruitment one of the most sought-after opportunities among government job aspirants.
LIC AAO & AE Recruitment 2025 – Educational Qualification
To apply for the LIC Recruitment 2025, candidates must meet the post-wise educational qualification requirements as mentioned in the official notification. Below is the detailed qualification criteria for each post under LIC AAO and AE recruitment:
| Post | Educational Qualification |
|---|---|
| AE (Civil) | B.Tech/B.E. (Civil) from an AICTE-recognized university with at least 3 years of post-qualification experience in planning and execution of multi-storied building projects with infrastructure. |
| AE (Electrical) | B.Tech/B.E. (Electrical) from an AICTE-recognized university with at least 3 years of post-qualification experience in planning and execution of multi-storied building projects with infrastructure. |
| AAO (Chartered Accountant) | Bachelor’s Degree + Passed Final Exam of ICAI and completed Articleship. Must be an Associate Member of ICAI with valid membership number. |
| AAO (Company Secretary) | Bachelor’s Degree + Must be a Qualified Member of the Institute of Company Secretaries of India (ICSI). |
| AAO (Actuarial) | Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline + Passed at least 6 papers of Institute of Actuaries of India / UK (as on 01.08.2025). Membership number is mandatory. |
| AAO (Insurance Specialist) | Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline + Professional qualification in Life Insurance (Fellowship of Insurance Institute of India – Life) with minimum 5 years’ experience in Life Insurance companies regulated by IRDAI. |
| AAO (Legal) | Bachelor’s Degree in Law with 50% marks (45% for SC/ST/PwBD) from a UGC-recognized university. Must be enrolled with the Bar Council and have at least 2 years’ experience as an Advocate or Law Officer. |
👉 Candidates must ensure that their qualifications are obtained from recognized institutions and the results are declared on or before 1st August 2025 to be eligible.
LIC AAO & AE Age Limit 2025 (with Relaxation)
As per the LIC AAO Notification 2025, candidates must fall within the prescribed age limit for each post. Age relaxations are also applicable for reserved categories and other eligible candidates as per government rules. The details are given below:
🔹 Age Limit (as on 01.08.2025)
| Post | Minimum Age | Maximum Age |
|---|---|---|
| AE (Civil/Electrical) | 21 years | 30 years |
| AAO (Chartered Accountant) | 21 years | 32 years |
| AAO (Company Secretary) | 21 years | 30 years |
| AAO (Actuarial) | 21 years | 30 years |
| AAO (Insurance Specialist) | 21 years | 30 years |
| AAO (Legal) | 21 years | 32 years |
🔹 Age Relaxation
| Category | Age Relaxation |
|---|---|
| SC / ST | 5 years |
| OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) | 3 years |
| PwBD (General) | 10 years |
| PwBD (SC/ST) | 15 years |
| PwBD (OBC) | 13 years |
| Ex-Servicemen (GEN/EWS) | 5 years |
| Ex-Servicemen (OBC) | 8 years |
| Ex-Servicemen (SC/ST) | 10 years |
| Confirmed LIC Employees | Additional 5 years |
👉 Candidates must provide valid documents in support of their category/relaxation claim at the time of interview.
LIC AAO Recruitment 2025 – Application Fees
Candidates applying for the LIC AAO Notification 2025 must pay the application fees online. The fee amount varies according to the candidate’s category. Below is the detailed fee structure:
| Category | Application Fees / Intimation Charges |
|---|---|
| SC / ST / PwBD | ₹85/- + GST + Transaction Charges (Intimation Charges only) |
| All Other Candidates | ₹700/- + GST + Transaction Charges (Application Fee + Intimation Charges) |
👉 The application fee is non-refundable, and payment must be made online only through net banking, debit card, credit card, or UPI as per the instructions given in the official notification.
LIC AAO Recruitment 2025 – Selection Process
The LIC AAO 2025 selection procedure will be conducted in three stages – Preliminary Examination, Main Examination, and Interview, followed by a Pre-Recruitment Medical Examination. Candidates must qualify each stage to progress to the next level.
👉 Key points about the selection process:
- Marks from the Prelims Exam will not be counted in the final merit list.
- Only Mains Exam marks + Interview marks will be considered for final selection.
- Candidates must clear sectional cut-offs and overall cut-offs at each stage.
- The Descriptive Test in Mains (English Language) will be qualifying in nature and will not count towards ranking.
Phase I – Preliminary Examination (Prelims)
The Prelims exam is an online objective test with separate timing for each section. There will be negative marking (¼ mark deduction) for wrong answers. Candidates approximately 20 times the number of vacancies will be shortlisted for the Mains Exam.
For AAO (Specialists – CA, CS, Actuarial, Insurance, Engineering)
| Section | No. of Questions | Max Marks | Medium | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reasoning Ability | 35 | 35 | English & Hindi | 20 mins |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 35 | 35 | English & Hindi | 20 mins |
| English Language (Qualifying Only) | 30 | 30 | English | 20 mins |
| Total | 100 | 70 | — | 60 mins |
⚡ Note: Marks from English Language will not be counted for ranking (qualifying only).
For AAO (Legal)
| Section | No. of Questions | Max Marks | Medium | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reasoning Ability | 35 | 35 | English & Hindi | 20 mins |
| English Language | 35 | 35 | English | 20 mins |
| General Awareness (Qualifying Only) | 30 | 30 | English & Hindi | 20 mins |
| Total | 100 | 70 | — | 60 mins |
⚡ Note: Marks from General Awareness will not be counted for ranking (qualifying only).
Phase II – Main Examination (Mains)
The Mains Exam will have Objective + Descriptive tests conducted online in one sitting. There will be no negative marking.
For AAO (Specialists – CA, CS, Actuarial, Insurance, Engineering)
| Section | No. of Questions | Max Marks | Medium | Qualifying Marks (SC/ST/PwBD) | Qualifying Marks (Others) | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reasoning Ability | 30 | 30 | English & Hindi | 13 | 15 | 20 mins |
| General Awareness (Insurance & Finance Focus) | 20 | 20 | English & Hindi | 9 | 10 | 10 mins |
| Professional Knowledge (Objective) | 50 | 100 | English & Hindi | 45 | 50 | 30 mins |
| Total Objective Test | 100 | 150 | — | — | — | 60 mins |
| Professional Knowledge (Descriptive) | 4 out of 6 Qs | 50 (scaled to 150) | English & Hindi | 45% | 50% | 60 mins |
| English Language (Descriptive – Qualifying Only) | 2 | 25 | English | 9 | 10 | 30 mins |
For AAO (Legal)
| Section | No. of Questions | Max Marks | Medium | Qualifying Marks (SC/ST/PwBD) | Qualifying Marks (Others) | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reasoning Ability | 30 | 30 | English & Hindi | 13 | 15 | 20 mins |
| General Awareness (Insurance & Finance Focus) | 20 | 20 | English & Hindi | 9 | 10 | 10 mins |
| Professional Knowledge (Objective) | 50 | 100 | English & Hindi | 45 | 50 | 30 mins |
| Total Objective Test | 100 | 150 | — | — | — | 60 mins |
| Professional Knowledge (Descriptive) | 4 out of 6 Qs | 50 (scaled to 150) | English & Hindi | 45% | 50% | 60 mins |
| English Language (Descriptive – Qualifying Only) | 2 | 25 | English | 9 | 10 | 30 mins |
⚡ Note: Only candidates who qualify the Objective Test will have their Descriptive Papers evaluated.
👤 Phase III – Interview
- Candidates shortlisted from the Mains Exam will be called for a Personal Interview.
- Maximum Interview Marks: 60
- Qualifying Marks:
- Unreserved/EWS/OBC → 30
- SC/ST/PwBD → 27
Final selection will be based on the combined marks of Mains (Objective + Descriptive) and Interview.
Final Stage – Medical Examination
Candidates who clear the Interview round will undergo a Pre-Recruitment Medical Test. Only those found medically fit will be offered appointment as Assistant Administrative Officer (AAO).
How to Apply for LIC AAO 2025
Candidates can apply online only for LIC AAO Recruitment 2025. The online application window will remain open from 16th August 2025 to 8th September 2025. No other mode of application will be accepted.
Before proceeding, candidates must ensure they have valid documents, scanned copies of photo & signature, and an active email ID and mobile number.
LIC AAO Application Dates 2025
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Start of Online Application | 16th August 2025 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 8th September 2025 |
| Online Fee Payment | 16th August 2025 – 8th September 2025 |
| Last Date to Print Application | 23rd September 2025 |
Documents Required Before Registration
Candidates should keep the following documents ready before filling the online form:
| Document | Specification |
|---|---|
| Photograph | Recent passport-size colour photo, 200×230 px, 20–50 KB |
| Signature | On white paper with black ink, 140×60 px, 10–20 KB (not in CAPITAL letters) |
| Left Thumb Impression | On white paper with black/blue ink, 240×240 px, 20–50 KB |
| Handwritten Declaration | In candidate’s own handwriting (English only), 800×400 px, 50–100 KB |
| Valid Email ID & Mobile No. | To receive exam updates, admit cards & communication |
⚠️ Note: If any uploaded image is unclear, the application may be rejected.
Handwritten Declaration (To be Uploaded)
“I, _______ (Name of the candidate), hereby declare that all the information submitted by me in the application form is correct, true and valid. I will present the supporting documents as and when required.”
- Must be written in candidate’s own handwriting in English.
- Must not be in capital letters.
- For visually impaired candidates: The text may be typed and declaration signed with left thumb impression.
Steps to Apply Online
| Step | Process |
|---|---|
| 1 | Visit LIC’s official website – www.licindia.in → Careers → “RecruitmentofAAO(Generalist/Specialists/AssistantEngineers)2025” |
| 2 | Click on “New Registration” and enter basic details (Name, Email ID, Mobile No.). System will generate a Provisional Registration Number & Password. |
| 3 | Save details → use “Save & Next” option to verify before final submission. |
| 4 | Carefully fill application form (personal, educational, category details). Ensure spelling matches certificates. |
| 5 | Upload scanned Photo & Signature as per specifications. |
| 6 | Upload Left Thumb Impression and Handwritten Declaration. |
| 7 | Preview and confirm all details before clicking Final Submit. |
| 8 | Make online payment of application fee via Debit/Credit Card, Net Banking, UPI, Wallets, etc. |
| 9 | After successful payment, take printout of e-receipt and application form. |
| 10 | Retain the documents till the recruitment process is over. |
Application Fees
| Category | Fees (Non-Refundable) |
|---|---|
| SC / ST / PwBD | ₹85 + GST + Transaction Charges |
| All Others | ₹750 + GST + Transaction Charges |
- Payment mode: Online only (Debit/Credit Cards, Net Banking, UPI, Wallets).
- E-Receipt generated after successful payment.
Guidelines for Photograph & Signature
| Criteria | Photograph | Signature |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | 200×230 px | 140×60 px |
| File Size | 20–50 KB | 10–20 KB |
| Background | Light coloured, preferably white | White paper |
| Format | JPG/JPEG | JPG/JPEG |
| Notes | No red-eye, shadows, sunglasses, mask | Must not be in CAPITAL letters |
Final Instructions for Applicants
- Applications can be submitted only through the official portal.
- Candidates must retain printouts of the application & fee receipt.
- Call Letters will be available 7 days before exam date on LIC’s website.
- Any incorrect, false, or incomplete application will lead to cancellation.
- Once submitted, the application cannot be withdrawn and fees will not be refunded.
LIC AAO 2025 – Quick Apply Summary
| ❓ Question | 📌 Answer |
|---|---|
| 🔹 What is the post name? | Assistant Administrative Officer (AAO) |
| 🔹 How can I apply online? | 👉 Click Here to Apply Online |
| 🔹 Where can I download the official notification? | 👉 Click Here for Notification PDF |
| 🔹 What is the selection process? | Prelims → Mains → Interview → Medical Examination |
| 🔹 What is the official website? | 👉 Visit LIC Careers |
| 🔹 What is the Last Date to Apply ? | 08.09.2025 |
| 🔹 Application Fees for general: | 750 |
| 🔹 What is the Total Number Of Vacancy? | 491 |