LIC Recruitment 2025 — AE & AAO (Specialist) Notification
Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) has published the official recruitment notification for Assistant Engineers (Civil/Electrical) and Assistant Administrative Officer (AAO) — Specialist (32nd Batch) for 2025. This drive includes specialist streams such as CA, Actuarial, Law, IT, Medical, Engineering specialists and more. Online applications are accepted from 16 August 2025 to 08 September 2025.
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📋 Quick Overview
| Organisation | Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) — Central Office |
|---|---|
| Notification | Recruitment of Assistant Engineers (AE) & AAO (Specialist) — 2025 |
| Total Vacancies | AE (Civil/Electrical): 81 | AAO (Specialist): 410 (per notification) |
| Apply Mode | Online |
| Online Apply | 16 Aug 2025 to 08 Sep 2025 |
| Tentative Exam Dates | Prelims: 03 Oct 2025 • Mains: 08 Nov 2025 (as per notification — check official site for final dates) |
| Official Website | licindia.in |
📌 Vacancy Summary (High level)
Below are the headline vacancy figures from the official PDF. For post-wise / discipline-wise / category-wise breakup refer to the detailed notification PDF (link in Important Links).
| Post | Vacancies (Total) |
|---|---|
| Assistant Engineer (Civil / Electrical) | 81 |
| Assistant Administrative Officer (AAO) — Specialist (multiple streams) | 410 |
| Total (approx.) | 491 |
🎓 Eligibility — Key requirements
All eligibility criteria (age, education, experience) must be satisfied on the date specified in the notification — usually 01.08.2025. Below are the primary/representative eligibility points extracted from the official notice.
Assistant Engineer (AE)
- Educational Qualification: Degree in relevant engineering branch (B.E. / B.Tech — Civil or Electrical as applicable).
- Age Limit: Generally between 21 and 30 years (check notification for exact upper age & relaxations).
- Experience: Some AE posts may require post-qualification experience — check the post-wise table in the PDF.
AAO (Specialist)
- Educational / Professional Qualifications: Varies by specialist stream — e.g. CA final/qualified for CA specialist, LLB + enrolment for Legal specialists, degree + experience for IT/Engineering specialists, MBBS/MD for Medical streams, actuarial qualifications for actuarial posts etc. See full table in the official notification.
- Age Limits: Vary by stream (example: CA specialist may have different max age). See notification for per-stream limits and relaxation rules.
- Experience: Many specialist posts require prescribed years of relevant post-qualification experience.
💳 Application Fee
| Category | Fee (₹) |
|---|---|
| General / OBC / EWS | ₹700 (fee-cum-intimation) + GST & transaction charges |
| SC / ST / PwBD / Ex-Servicemen | As per notification / exemptions may apply — check PDF |
Pay fee online using available payment modes. Fee once paid will not be refunded.
📝 Selection Process (What to expect)
- Preliminary Examination (Objective) — qualifying stage for many AAO streams (marks in prelims may be for screening only; refer to notification whether prelim marks are counted in final merit).
- Main Examination — objective + descriptive (depending on post). Mains scores are generally used for shortlisting for interview.
- Interview / Personality Test — for shortlisted candidates (AAO specialist posts usually include interview stage).
- Document Verification & Medical Examination — final appointment is subject to DV & medical clearance.
Important exam note: Preliminary tests normally carry negative marking (1/4th for each wrong answer) — confirm exact scheme for each post in the notification.
🧭 Exam Pattern — Representative (check notification for post-wise details)
| Stage | Type | Key points |
|---|---|---|
| Preliminary | Objective MCQ | Screening test; negative marking usually 0.25 marks per wrong answer |
| Main | Objective + Descriptive (where applicable) | Higher weightage; descriptive answers evaluated for selected candidates |
| Interview | Viva / Personal interaction | Marks added to mains as per scheme |
🧾 Documents to Keep Ready (for application & DV)
- Class X / XII, Engineering degree / professional certificates (marksheets & passing certificates)
- Experience certificates (if required)
- Category certificates (SC/ST/OBC/EWS) in prescribed format
- PWD certificate (if claiming), Ex-Servicemen certificate (if applicable)
- Valid photo ID (Aadhaar / PAN / Voter ID / Passport)
- Recent passport-size photograph & scanned signature (as per specs)
- Proof of payment of application fee (transaction receipt)
📅 Important Dates — At a glance
| Event | Date (as per notification) |
|---|---|
| Apply Online Starts | 16 Aug 2025 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 08 Sep 2025 |
| Preliminary Exam (Tentative) | 03 Oct 2025 |
| Main Exam (Tentative) | 08 Nov 2025 |
| Call letters / Admit cards | Available on LIC portal ~7 days before each exam (check LIC site) |
🔒 Reservation & PwBD
- Reservation for SC/ST/OBC/EWS and horizontal reservation for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD) are applicable as per Government rules and the LIC notification. Detailed eligibility for PwBD categories and permissible posts is available in the official PDF.
📍 How to Apply — Step-by-step
- Visit LIC official recruitment portal: licindia.in → Careers → Recruitment.
- Click the relevant link for AE / AAO Specialist Recruitment 2025.
- Read the full notification PDF carefully (post-wise eligibility, age, experience & documents).
- Register (New user) — create login credentials. Login & complete the online application form.
- Upload scanned documents (photo, signature, degree, category certificate) as per size/format instructions.
- Pay application fee online and submit the final form. Take printout of application & fee receipt for records.
🔗 Important Links
| Official LIC Website (Careers) | https://licindia.in |
| Notification PDF (official) | Download Notification PDF |
| Call letter (phase 1) | Click here |
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Q: What is the last date to apply?
A: 08 September 2025. Submit application and pay fee by this date.
Q: Are part-time / distance engineering degrees accepted for AE posts?
A: Only degrees specified as acceptable in the notification are valid. Verify whether part-time / distance degrees are permitted for a given post — typically regular full-time degrees are required.
Q: Where will LIC conduct exams?
A: Exam cities and centre details will be mentioned on the admit card / call letter. LIC usually provides multiple city options during application.
Q: Is there negative marking?
A: Yes — preliminary objective papers usually have negative marking (typically 0.25 mark per wrong answer). Confirm exact marking scheme in the notification.
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