LIC AAO 2026 (32nd Batch): Mains Exam Date 8 November, Pattern, Syllabus and Mock Tests
The Life Insurance Corporation of India recruits Assistant Administrative Officers (AAOs) — Generalists, Specialists and Assistant Engineers — for its offices across the country. The 2026 cycle is the 32nd batch.
Selection is Prelims (qualifying), Mains (objective + descriptive, merit), interview (60 marks) and medical examination. Prelims were held on 3 October 2026, the result came on 29 October, and Mains is on 8 November 2026. Vacancy and salary figures circulating online disagree with each other; this hub publishes neither until LIC's notification is read directly.
- Recruiting body
- Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC)
- Posts
- Assistant Administrative Officer — Generalist, Specialist, Assistant Engineer
- Vacancies
- Not published on this hub (figures online conflict; notification to be read directly)
- Qualification
- Bachelor's degree in any discipline (Generalist); specialisation-wise for Specialist/AE posts
- Age limit
- 21-30 years (to be confirmed against the notification; relaxation for reserved categories)
- Selection
- Prelims → Mains (objective + descriptive) → interview → medical examination
Latest LIC AAO notification and updates
Mains is on 8 November 2026. The Prelims result was declared on 29 October 2026. Candidates shortlisted for Mains should download the call letter from licindia.in and carry it with a photo identity proof.
Source: LIC AAO 2026 cycle (32nd batch), as reported; confirm on licindia.in
Official website: licindia.in. Always confirm dates and eligibility in the official notice before applying.
LIC AAO key dates (official)
Only dates published by Life Insurance Corporation of India. Anything not yet announced is marked "Awaited".
- NotificationDone16 August 2026
- PrelimsDone3 October 2026
- Prelims resultDone29 October 2026
- MainsUpcoming8 November 2026
- InterviewAwaitedAwaitedNot announced
| Event | Date | Status | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Notification | 16 August 2026 | Done | LIC AAO 2026 cycle (32nd batch), as reported; confirm on licindia.in |
| Prelims | 3 October 2026 | Done | LIC AAO 2026 cycle (32nd batch), as reported; confirm on licindia.in |
| Prelims result | 29 October 2026 | Done | LIC AAO 2026 cycle (32nd batch), as reported; confirm on licindia.in |
| Mains | 8 November 2026 | Upcoming | LIC AAO 2026 cycle (32nd batch), as reported; confirm on licindia.in |
| Interview | Awaited | Awaited | Not announced |
LIC AAO exam pattern
LIC AAO Prelims Exam Pattern (Generalist)
| Section | Questions | Marks | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reasoning Ability | 35 | 35 | 20 min |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 35 | 35 | 20 min |
| English Language (qualifying only) | 30 | 30 | 20 min |
| Total | 100 | 70 counted | 60 min |
- English is qualifying: its marks are not counted for ranking. Only Reasoning + Quantitative Aptitude (70 marks) decide the Prelims merit list.
- There is no negative marking in the Generalist Prelims. Specialist posts carry 1/4 negative marking — check the notification for your post.
- Each section has its own 20-minute timer. Prelims is qualifying: it shortlists candidates for Mains and its marks do not count for final selection.
Source: LIC AAO 2026 cycle (32nd batch), as reported; confirm on licindia.in
LIC AAO Mains Exam Pattern (Generalist)
| Section | Questions | Marks | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reasoning Ability | 30 | 90 | 40 min |
| General Knowledge and Current Affairs | 30 | 60 | 20 min |
| Data Analysis and Interpretation | 30 | 90 | 40 min |
| Insurance and Financial Market Awareness | 30 | 60 | 20 min |
| Objective test | 120 | 300 | 120 min |
- Descriptive test: English Language (letter writing and essay), 2 questions, 25 marks, 30 minutes — qualifying only, and checked only if the candidate clears the objective test.
- Specialist and Assistant Engineer patterns replace one objective section with Professional Knowledge for the specialisation. Check the notification for your post.
- There is no negative marking in the Generalist Mains objective test. Final merit is Mains objective marks + interview (60 marks); Prelims marks do not count.
Source: LIC AAO 2026 cycle (32nd batch), as reported; confirm on licindia.in
LIC AAO free mock tests
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LIC AAO 2026: FAQs
When is the LIC AAO Mains 2026?
8 November 2026.
How many LIC AAO vacancies are there in 2026?
This hub publishes no vacancy figure: the totals circulating online (760 and 841) conflict, and neither has been verified against LIC's notification. Check licindia.in.
What is the LIC AAO salary?
No salary figure is published here: the basic-pay figures circulating online (₹53,600 and ₹88,635) conflict and neither has been verified against the notification.
What is the LIC AAO exam pattern?
Prelims: 100 questions, 60 minutes, English qualifying, 70 marks counted, no negative marking (Generalist). Mains: 120 objective questions for 300 marks in 120 minutes plus a 25-mark descriptive test (qualifying).
Is there negative marking in LIC AAO?
No, for Generalist posts. Specialist posts carry 1/4 negative marking.
What is the age limit for LIC AAO?
21 to 30 years as per the notification, with relaxation for reserved categories. Confirm the reference date in the notification.
Does the Prelims score count for LIC AAO selection?
No. Prelims is qualifying. Final merit is Mains objective marks plus the interview (60 marks).
