LIC AAO Complete Guide: Eligibility, Pattern & Salary

LIC AAO is a Class-I officer entry post at the Life Insurance Corporation of India — a well-paid, respected role across administrative and specialist functions. It is a popular target for graduates who want an officer job outside mainstream banking.

This guide covers eligibility, the three-stage selection, the revised salary and selection. Confirm details in the official LIC notification on licindia.in.

What is LIC AAO?

LIC AAO (Assistant Administrative Officer) is a Class-I officer post at LIC, recruited in generalist and specialist streams (such as IT, Actuarial, Chartered Accountant and Legal), plus an Assistant Engineer stream.

Eligibility and age

• Education: a bachelor's degree (a relevant discipline for specialist posts) from a recognised university.
• Age: generally 21–30 years, with standard category relaxations.

Exam pattern

• Prelims: an objective test — English Language, Reasoning Ability and Quantitative Aptitude (English is qualifying).
• Mains: an objective test with a descriptive English component.
• Interview, followed by a pre-recruitment medical examination.

Salary

Under the revised pay scale, an LIC AAO starts at a basic pay of around ₹88,635, with gross pay of roughly ₹1.26 lakh and in-hand pay around ₹1.07 lakh a month in an A-class city — one of the higher-paying entry officer roles in the public sector.