LIC AAO Specialist & Assistant Engineer Recruitment 2025: 491 Vacancies, Dates, Eligibility, Apply Online
LIC Recruitment 2025 is live for AAO (Specialist) and Assistant Engineers (AE Civil/Electrical) with a total of 491 vacancies. Check important dates, eligibility & age limit, fees, vacancy details, selection process, and exam pattern here. Use the direct links to apply online, download the LIC AAO notification 2025, and view the syllabus.
Important Dates – LIC AAO Specialist & AE 2025
| Activity | Dates |
|---|---|
| Start of Online Registration & Fee Payment | 16.08.2025 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 08.09.2025 |
| Admit Card (Prelims) | 7 days before exam |
| Preliminary Exam (Tentative) | 03.10.2025 |
| Main Exam (Tentative) | 08.11.2025 |
Candidates must check licindia.in > Careers for updates. Schedule may change as per LIC.
LIC 2025 Vacancy & Overview
| Organization | Posts | Total Vacancies | Pay Scale / Salary | Mode | Job Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) | AAO (Specialist) & AE (Civil/Electrical) | 491 (AAO Specialist: 410, AE: 81) | Basic ₹88,635 (approx. ₹1.26 lakh/month in A-class city) + allowances | Online | All India |
AAO (Specialist): CA, CS, Actuarial, Insurance, Legal
AE: Civil & Electrical
Batch: 32nd
Educational Eligibility (Post-wise)
| Post | Education (as on 01.08.2025) | Experience / Notes |
|---|---|---|
| AE (Civil) | B.E./B.Tech (Civil) from AICTE recognized University/Institute | Min. 3 years post-qualification experience in planning & execution of multi-storied building projects with infrastructure |
| AE (Electrical) | B.E./B.Tech (Electrical) from AICTE recognized University/Institute | Min. 3 years post-qualification experience in planning & execution of multi-storied building projects with infrastructure |
| AAO (Chartered Accountant) | Bachelor’s Degree + Passed Final Exam of ICAI; completion of Articles; Associate Member of ICAI | Membership will be verified with ICAI |
| AAO (Company Secretary) | Bachelor’s Degree + Qualified Member of ICSI | — |
| AAO (Actuarial) | Bachelor’s Degree (any discipline) | Passed at least 6 papers of IAI / IFoA (UK) by 01.08.2025; membership will be verified |
| AAO (Insurance Specialist) | Bachelor’s Degree (any discipline) | Professional qualification in Life Insurance (Fellow, Insurance Institute of India – Life) + 5+ years’ experience in Life Insurance companies (IRDAI regulated) |
| AAO (Legal) | LL.B. (UGC recognized); 50% aggregate (45% for SC/ST/PwBD against reserved vacancies) | Enrolled with Bar Council + min. 2 years post-enrolment experience as Advocate or Law Officer in bank/FI/statutory corp/company/State/ Central Govt. |
Age Limit (as on 01.08.2025)
| Post | Minimum | Maximum |
|---|---|---|
| AE (Civil/Electrical) | 21 years | 30 years |
| AAO (CA) | 21 years | 32 years |
| AAO (CS) | 21 years | 30 years |
| AAO (Actuarial) | 21 years | 30 years |
| AAO (Insurance Specialist) | 21 years | 30 years |
| AAO (Legal) | 21 years | 32 years |
Upper-age relaxations apply as per Govt./LIC rules (see notification).
Application Fee / Intimation Charges
| Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| SC / ST / PwBD | ₹85 + GST + Transaction Charges (Intimation charges only) |
| All Others | ₹700 + GST + Transaction Charges (Application fee-cum-intimation charges) |
Vacancy Breakdown 2025
| Post | SC | ST | OBC | EWS | UR | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AE (Civil) | 8 | 3 | 13 | 5 | 21 | 50 |
| AE (Electrical) | 4 | 3 | 8 | 3 | 13 | 31 |
| AE Total | 81 | |||||
| AAO (CA) | 4 | 2 | 7 | 3 | 14 | 30 |
| AAO (CS) | 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 |
| AAO (Specialist) Total | 410 | |||||
| Grand Total | 491 | |||||
PwBD: AAO (Specialist) – LD 5, VI 4, HI 4, ID/MD 4; AE – LD 2, HI 1, ID/MD 1 (no VI identified for AE).
How to Apply Online
- Open the Apply Online link below and click “New Registration”.
- Enter basic details, verify via OTP/email, and note your registration number.
- Fill the application form (personal, education, experience), choose your post.
- Upload photo, signature, thumb impression, and required documents as per format.
- Pay the fee online (debit/credit/UPI/net-banking). Save the e-receipt.
- Submit the form and download/print the final application for reference.
Important Links
| Description | Links |
|---|---|
| Apply Online | Apply Now |
| Notification (PDF) | Download |
| Syllabus | View |
| Official Website | Visit LIC |
| Join WhatsApp Channel | Join |
| Join Telegram Channel | Join |
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| LIC Recruitment 2025: Apply Online for 491 AAO Specialist & AE Posts |
Selection Process
- Phase I – Prelims (Online): Objective test; section-wise timing; negative marking (–1/4); English section qualifying only.
- Phase II – Mains (Online): Objective + Descriptive (Professional Knowledge & English). No negative marking in Mains.
- Phase III – Interview followed by Pre-Recruitment Medical.
- Final merit based on Main exam (objective + descriptive as applicable) + Interview (English descriptive is qualifying).
Exam Pattern
Preliminary Exam (AAO Specialist/Engineering)
| Section | Qs | Marks | Medium | Time | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reasoning Ability | 35 | 35 | English & Hindi | 20 min | Sectional timing; negative marking –1/4; English is qualifying only |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 35 | 35 | English & Hindi | 20 min | |
| English Language | 30 | 30* | English | 20 min | |
| Total | 100 | 70 (for merit) | Overall time: 60 minutes | ||
Main Examination (AAO Specialist)
| Section | Qs | Marks | Medium | Qualifying Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reasoning Ability | 30 | 30 | Eng/Hindi | SC/ST/PwBD 13, Others 15 | 20 min |
| General/Insurance & Financial Market Awareness | 20 | 20 | Eng/Hindi | SC/ST/PwBD 9, Others 10 | 10 min |
| Professional Knowledge (Objective) | 50 | 100 | Eng/Hindi | SC/ST/PwBD 45, Others 50 | 30 min |
| Objective Total | 100 | 150 | 60 min | ||
| Professional Knowledge (Descriptive) | 4 of 6 | 50 | Eng/Hindi | 45% (SC/ST/PwBD), 50% (Others) | 60 min |
| English (Descriptive – Communication: Emails/Reports/Situation Analysis/Precis) | 2 | 25* | English | SC/ST/PwBD 9, Others 10 | 30 min |
*English papers are of qualifying nature; marks not counted for ranking.
Preparation Tips
- Target prelims speed & accuracy: Practice sectional timing; avoid guesswork due to negative marking.
- Strengthen Professional Knowledge: Most scoring in Mains—build crisp notes & attempt PYQs/domain cases.
- Current Affairs + Insurance/Financial Markets: Revise last 4–6 months; focus IRDAI, LIC, insurance terms.
- English Descriptive: Draft emails/reports weekly; practice précis & situation analysis under time.
- Mock tests & analysis: Simulate actual timings; fix weak topics; maintain error log.
FAQs – LIC AAO Specialist & AE 2025
What is the last date to apply?
The last date is 08.09.2025.
How many vacancies are there?
Total 491 (AAO Specialist 410 + AE 81).
Is there negative marking?
Yes, in Prelims (–1/4). No negative marking in Mains.
What is the salary of LIC AAO/AE?
Basic ₹88,635; approx. ₹1.26 lakh/month (A-class city) plus benefits.
What is the selection process?
Prelims → Mains (Objective + Descriptive) → Interview → Medical.
