Life Insurance Corporation of India conduct the LIC ADO Examination for recruiting candidates for the position of Apprentice Development Officer (ADO). This is a golden opportunity for those candidates who prefer joining the public sector.
The Life Insurance Corporation of India released the official notification for LIC ADO examination listing 9394 openings for all 8 zones. With the release of the notification they are inviting applications of eligible candidates for selection as Apprentice Development Officers (ADO).
| Zones | LIC ADO Notification PDF |
|---|---|
| LIC ADO Notification 2023 for East Zone | Click to Download PDF |
| LIC ADO Notification 2023 for North Zone | Click to Download PDF |
| LIC ADO Notification 2023 for West Zone | Click to Download PDF |
| LIC ADO Notification 2023 for Central Zone | Click to Download PDF |
| LIC ADO Notification 2023 for North Central Zone | Click to Download PDF |
| LIC ADO Notification 2023 for South Central Zone | Click to Download PDF |
| LIC ADO Notification 2023 for South Zone | Click to Download PDF |
| LIC ADO Notification 2023 for East Central Zone | Click to Download PDF |
The Life Insurance Corporation (LIC) has officially started the recruiting process for the positions of Apprentice Development Officer with the publication of the LIC ADO Notification 2023 on January 21, 2023. The table below contains all the updated details.
| Organization | Life Insurance Corporation (LIC) |
| Posts | Apprentice Development Officer |
| Vacancies | 9294 |
| Category | Govt Jobs |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Educational Qualification | Graduation |
| Age Limit | 21 to 30 years |
| Selection Process | Prelims, Mains, and Interview |
| Salary | Rs. 51500/- |
| Official Website | www.licindia.in |
The Life Insurance Corporation (LIC) has released both the LIC ADO Notification 2023 and exam dates.
| Events | Dates |
|---|---|
| LIC ADO Notification 2023 | 20th January 2023 |
| LIC ADO Apply Online 2023 | 21st January 2023 |
| Last date of registration | 10th February 2023 |
| LIC ADO Admit Card 2023 | 4th March 2023 |
| LIC ADO Preliminary | 12th March 2023 |
| LIC ADO Prelims Result 2023 | 10th April 2023 |
| LIC ADO Mains Admit Card 2023 | 16th April 2023 |
| LIC ADO Exam Date – Mains | 23rd April 2023 |
| LIC ADO Mains Result 2023 | 29th May 2023 |
| LIC ADO Interview Call Letter 2023 | 02nd June 2023 |
| LIC ADO Final Result 2023 | 27th June 2023 |
The online application for LIC ADO 2023 had started on January 21, 2023, as stated in the LIC ADO official Notification 2023. The deadline for submitting the form was February 10th, 2023.
Follow these steps to fill the online application form of LIC ADO Examination 2023:
UR/OBC category applicants are required to pay an application fee of Rs. 600/-. Those in the SC/ST/PWD categories must pay an application fee of Rs. 50/-.
| Category | Application Fee |
|---|---|
| UR/OBC | Rs. 600/- |
| SC/ST/EWS | Rs. 50/- |
A candidate must be an Indian citizen.
Candidates must be a graduate from a recognized university in India established under a statute/approved for the purpose or the Fellowship of Insurance Institute of India, Mumbai.
The candidate’s age must be less than 21 years and not more than 30 years. As of 01.01.2023, the candidates must have been born between 02.01.1993 and 01.01.2002 (both days inclusive).
| Category | Upper Age Limit |
|---|---|
| SC/ST | 35 years |
| OBC | 33 years |
| Employee of LIC who is not a member of a SC/ST/OBCS | 42 years |
| Employee of LIC who is a member of OBCs | 45 years |
| Employee of LIC who is a member of a SC or ST | 47 years |
| LIC Agent and also Agent (such as DSE/FSE) who is not a member of SC/ST and OBC | 40 years |
| LIC Agent and also Agent (such as DSE/FSE) who is a member of OBC’s | 43 years |
| LIC Agent and also Agent (such as DSE/FSE) who is a member of ST/SC. | 45 years |
| Ex-serviceman | 30, increased by the number of years of service in the armed forces subject to maximum age of 45 years where he is a member of OBCs and, 47 years where he is a member of SC or ST and, Maximum of 42 years in other than SC, ST, OBC cases |
| All Others | 30 Years |
Let’s look at the precise experience requirements for the various positions recruited through the LIC ADO Exam.
| Category of Applicant | For Recruitment in Urban Area | For Recruitment in Rural Area |
|---|---|---|
| Employee Category | Not less than 3 years of service after confirmation in Class III post | Not less than 3 years of service after confirmation in Class III post |
| Agents Category | Not less than 5 years as an agent or other than agent (such as DSE/FSE) and has brought a net First Year Premium Income of not less than 5,00,000/- during the ₹ immediately preceding 5 financial years and a net First Year Premium Income of not less than ₹ 1,00,000/- on 50 lives in each of any 3 of these financial years | Not less than 4 years as an agent or other than agent(such as DSE/FSE) and has brought a net First Year Premium Income of not less than 1,00,000/- on 50 lives ₹ per year in any 3 of the immediately preceding 4 financial years |
| Other | Preference would be given to candidates who have at least 2 years experience in life insurance industry. | Preference would be given to candidates who have at least 2 years experience in life insurance industry. |
| SNo. | Sections | Number of Questions | Total Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Reasoning | 35 | 35 | 20 minutes |
| 2. | Numerical Ability | 35 | 35 | 20 minutes |
| 3. | English Language | 30 | 30** | 20 minutes |
| Total | 100 | 70 | 60 minutes | |
Insurance marketing is one of the key elements in the LIC ADO main test. Insurance marketing is divided into two major categories: Insurance Market Awareness and Financial Awareness.
Insurance Market Awareness
| Sections | Number of Questions | Total Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reasoning Ability & Numerical Ability | 50 | 50 | 120 minutes |
| General Knowledge, Current Affairs and English Language with Special Emphasis on Grammar and vocabulary | 50 | 50 | |
| Insurance and Financial Marketing Awareness with special emphasis on knowledge of Life Insurance and Financial Sector | 60 | 60 | |
| Total | 160 | 160 |
| Sections | Number of Questions | Total Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reasoning Ability & Numerical Ability | 20 | 20 | 120 minutes |
| General Knowledge, Current Affairs and English Language with Special Emphasis on Grammar and vocabulary | 20 | 20 | |
| Elements of Insurance and Marketing of Insurance. | 60 | 120 | |
| Total | 100 | 160 |
| Sections | Number of Questions | Total Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reasoning Ability & Numerical Ability | 20 | 20 | 120 minutes |
| General Knowledge, Current Affairs and English Language with Special Emphasis on Grammar and vocabulary | 20 | 20 | |
| Practice and Principle of Insurance Marketing | 60 | 120 | |
| Total | 100 | 160 |
Marks from the main examination will be considered for selecting candidates for the interview round and marks of both the Main Examination and the Interview will be considered for the final merit list. Interview marks are 40
Selection will be made based on the results of the Prelims and Mains Examination followed by interview and a pre-recruitment medical assessment. Candidates who will be selected as an Apprentice Development Officer must complete Theoretical & Field Sales Training for the duration as determined by LIC of India. An Apprentice Development Officer who successfully completes the apprenticeship and is considered suitable for appointment to the Corporation’s service is appointed as a Probationary Development Officer.
A Call Letter for the LIC ADO 2023 exam will be issued around 10 days before the exam date. Candidates can obtain the Call Letter for the LIC ADO 2023 Exam from the official website of the corporation.
All LIC ADO 2023 exam results will be accessible on the official website of the Life Insurance Corporation of India. Candidates’ eligibility for the LIC ADO Mains exam is determined by their performance in the Prelims exam. The final merit list of selected students is prepared using the cumulative score of the main exam and the interview round.
The Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) released the LIC ADO 2023 final Result on June 27, 2023 at www.licindia.in for candidates who appeared for the LIC ADO Examination 2023.
LIC ADO Cut off Marks 2023 will be published along with the LIC ADO Result 2023. The LIC ADO cut off marks are published as per category. Let’s have a look at the cut off marks of the previous examination to get an idea.
| Category | Cut Off |
|---|---|
| UR | 60 |
| OBC | 52 |
| SC | 57 |
| ST | 40 |
The Life Insurance Corporation of India has announced a total of 9294 openings for the LIC ADO recruitment Examination 2023. The openings vary for different region as the recruitment Notification was issued for multiple regions. The following zones have LIC ADO vacancies in 2023:
| LIC ADO Vacancy 2023 | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Eastern Zonal Office (Kolkata) | 1049 |
| Western Zonal Office (Mumbai) | 1942 |
| Northern Zonal Office (New Delhi) | 1216 |
| East Central Zonal Office (Patna) | 669 |
| North Central Zonal Office (Kanpur) | 1033 |
| Southern Zonal Office (Chennai) | 1516 |
| South Central Zonal Office (Hyderabad) | 1408 |
| Central Zonal Office (Bhopal) | 561 |
| Total | 9394 |
On employment as a Probationary Development Officer, a monthly basic pay of Rs. 35650/- (except for Employee Category candidates) on a scale of Rs. 35,650-2200(2)-40,050-2595(2)-45,240-2645(17)-90,205, including other applicable allowances as per rules, would be payable. Total emoluments at the minimum of the scale, including House Rent Allowance and City Compensatory Allowance where applicable depending on the city’s classification, will be around Rs. 56000/- in a ‘A’ Class City. Gratuity, Defined Contributory Pension Scheme, LTC, Medical Benefit, Group Insurance, Group Personal Accident Insurance, vehicle advance (2-wheeler/4-wheeler), reimbursement towards the cost of Brief Case/leather bag, mobile handset, supply of dailies as per rules and on confirmation in service, attractive performance linked incentives are among the other benefits.
Life Insurance Corporation of India conduct the LIC ADO Examination for recruiting candidates for the position of Apprentice Development Officer (ADO). This is a golden opportunity for those candidates who prefer joining the public sector.
Let’s check out the details about the exam updates, cut off and merit list:
Exam Updates
The Life Insurance Corporation of India released the official notification for LIC ADO examination listing 9394 openings for all 8 zones. With the release of the notification they are inviting applications of eligible candidates for selection as Apprentice Development Officers (ADO) in the various Divisional Offices under LIC.
Cut Off
LIC ADO Cut off Marks 2023 will be published along with the LIC ADO Result 2023. The LIC ADO cut off marks are published as per category.
Merit List
Candidates' eligibility for the LIC ADO Mains exam is determined by their performance in the Prelims exam. The final merit list of selected students is prepared using the cumulative score of the main exam and the interview round.
The Eligibility Criteria for LIC ADO Examination are as follows:
a) Education Qualification for LIC ADO (as of 01/01/2023)
Candidates must have a bachelor's degree in any discipline from a recognized university in India established under a statute/approved for the purpose or the Fellowship of Insurance Institute of India, Mumbai.
b) Age Limit for LIC ADO (as of 01/01/2023)
The candidate's age must be less than 21 years and not more than 30 years. As of 01.01.2023, the candidates must have been born between 02.01.1993 and 01.01.2002 (both days inclusive).
Previous Year Papers for LIC ADO are essential for preparation. Candidates can access the LIC ADO Previous Year Question Paper PDF by visiting LIC Official Website.
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