LIC AAO 2026 — Complete Guide: Syllabus, Eligibility, Salary & Cut-off
Last Updated: 23 August 2026 · By SarkariPaper Editorial
LIC AAO 2026 Overview
LIC AAO (Assistant Administrative Officer) is a prestigious insurance sector recruitment by Life Insurance Corporation of India — India's largest insurance company.
LIC AAO 2026 is expected to fill approximately 300 vacancies for AAO (Generalist) and ADO (Apprentice Development Officer) posts. Selection includes Prelims, Mains, and Interview.
AAO posts offer Pay Level 7 with in-hand salary of ₹55,000–₹70,000/month plus performance incentives, medical, and pension. LIC provides excellent job security as a PSU.
LIC AAO 2026 Important Dates
| Notification Release | 1 June 2026 |
| Application Opens | 1 June 2026 |
| Application Last Date | 15 December 2026 |
| Tier 1 Exam Date | 15 January 2027 |
| Official Website | https://licindia.in |
LIC AAO Eligibility Criteria 2026
Educational Qualification
Bachelor's Degree (Graduation) in any discipline
Age Limit
21–30 years (as on 1st January 2026)
OBC: +3 years, SC/ST: +5 years
Nationality
Indian Citizen
LIC AAO Selection Process
Prelims — CBT (qualifying)
Mains — CBT (merit)
Interview
Document Verification & Medical
LIC AAO Exam Pattern 2026
Tier 1 / Prelims
| Subject | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Reasoning / General Intelligence | 25 | 25 |
| General Awareness | 25 | 25 |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 25 | 25 |
| English Language | 25 | 25 |
| Total | 100 | 100 |
LIC AAO Syllabus 2026
Full Syllabus →General Intelligence / Reasoning
General Awareness
Quantitative Aptitude
English Language
Download the complete LIC AAO topic-wise syllabus PDF →Premium (₹199/yr)
LIC AAO Posts — Which is Best?
LIC AAO offers 1+ posts across different departments. Here's a comparison to help you decide your target post before filling the form.
| Post | Salary | Promotion |
|---|---|---|
Administrative Officer As per notification TOP PICK | ₹25,000 – ₹60,000 | medium |
LIC AAO Salary Structure
Salary varies based on post, city tier (X/Y/Z) for HRA, and DA rate. Figures above are indicative for 2026 DA rates.
LIC AAO Cut-off Marks
All Cut-offs →LIC AAO 2025 Tier 1 Cut-off
Cut-offs vary by post. Detailed post-wise cut-offs (2015–2026) available withSarkariPaper Premium →
LIC AAO Preparation Strategy
Phase 1: Foundation (Month 1–2)
- ›Study the official syllabus and notification carefully
- ›Solve previous year question papers topic-wise
- ›Read daily current affairs for GK section
- ›Build strong basics in Maths, Reasoning & English
Phase 2: Mock Tests (Month 3)
- ›Attempt full-length mocks under exam time limit
- ›Analyse weak areas from mock test results
- ›Revise formula sheets and short notes weekly
- ›Focus on speed, accuracy and time management