Life India Insurance recruits officers every year through the Exam. It is one of the largest Government of India owned Insurance Company. The examination is usually notified during the month of January and the written exam is held during the month of February.
Why to Take the LIC Officers Exam?
The examination is the part of the recruitment process of officers of different disciplines. The disciplines include Assistant Administrative Officer (Generalists), Assistant Administrative Officer (Chartered Accountant) etc.
Compensation Package includes Basic pay, Dearness Allowance, House Rent Allowance, CCA etc. Other benefits like conveyance, newspaper, Internet Allowance, Leave Travel Subsidy, Medical benefits, Personal Accident cover, housing and vehicles loans with subsidized interest and interest free advances for festivals are also applicable to all types of officers. The job profile holds excellent opportunities of career growth.
LIC Officers Exam Eligibility
Minimum age limit is 21 and maximum age limit is 30 years. Upper age limit is relaxed for few of the categories. Candidates must possess relevant graduation to the applying post. Example: a Bachelor or Masters Degree in any of the discipline from a recognized University is required for Generalist Assistant Administrative Officer; an Associate Membership of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India is required for Chartered Accountant Assistant Administrative Officer. Computer proficiency is compulsory for all streams.
LIC Officers Exam Structure
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Selection procedure includes – Online test and Interview. The online exam contains five sections.
Section 1 is Reasoning Ability of 30 questions carrying 90 marks, Section 2 is Quantitative Aptitude of 30 questions carrying 90 marks, Section 3 is General Knowledge and Current Affairs of 30 questions carrying 60 marks, Section 4 is Computer Knowledge of 30 marks carrying 60 marks and Section 5 is English Language with Special emphasis on Grammar, Vocabulary and Comprehension of 40 questions.
The qualifiers of online examination are called for Interview. Finally selected candidates need to undergo a Pre-Recruitment Medical Examination. Those who are found fit to go for probation period of two years.
How to Apply for LIC Officers Exam?
Candidates have to apply only through online registration system from the official website. Before applying, candidates must be ready with the valid email ID, valid mobile number and a soft copy of recent passport sized color photograph. Candidates must follow the registration steps to fill the application form. The payment can be made through any of the valid online payment modes.
Candidates must download the call letter from the official website using the provided Registration number or Roll number and the Password or Date of Birth. It must be submitted at the examination hall along with any of the Photo Identity Proof.
How to prepare for LIC Officers Exam?
Several books are published with the topics covered in the exam with particularization of pattern. Reading newspapers and business magazines enhance the knowledge of general awareness and English language skills.
Mock Tests and Practice Tests are available with the coaching institutes and online coaching websites. These help to gain knowledge of questioning and time management, which is rather important. Few companies also provide CD’s covering the syllabus of the exam.
The subject related questions may include the questions related to the company. Following the books of graduation and gathering the general information of the company is rather useful.