Syllabus for LIC Assistant Administrative Officer (AAO)

LIC Assistant Administrative Officer (AAO) Syllabus

The syllabus for the LIC Assistant Administrative Officer (AAO) exam covers a broad range of topics to test candidates on various skills. While specifics can vary slightly from year to year, here’s a comprehensive overview of the general syllabus:

1. Preliminary Examination

Reasoning Ability

• Verbal Reasoning: Analogies, Series Completion, Blood Relations, Direction Sense, Decision Making, and Logical Reasoning.
• Non-Verbal Reasoning: Series, Classification, and Pattern Recognition.

Numerical Ability

• Arithmetic: Number Systems, Percentages, Ratios and Proportions, Averages, Profit and Loss, Simple and Compound Interest, Time and Work, Time and Distance, Mixtures and Allegations.
• Data Interpretation: Tables, Graphs (Bar, Line, Pie), and Caselets.

English Language

• Comprehension: Reading Comprehension Passages.
• Grammar: Sentence Correction, Error Spotting.
• Vocabulary: Synonyms, Antonyms, and Word Usage.
• Cloze Test: Fill in the blanks with appropriate words.

2. Main Examination

Reasoning Ability & Computer Aptitude

• Reasoning Ability: Similar to Preliminary Examination but with more complex questions.
• Computer Aptitude: Basics of Computers, Software and Hardware, Internet, MS Office, Operating Systems, and Computer Fundamentals.

General Knowledge, Current Affairs & General English

• General Knowledge: History, Geography, Indian Polity, Economy, Science, and Culture.
• Current Affairs: National and International Events, Awards, Sports, Important Personalities.
• General English: Similar to the Preliminary Exam but may include more complex comprehension and language skills.

Insurance and Financial Market Awareness

• Insurance: Basic Concepts of Insurance, Types of Insurance, LIC Products, and Services.
• Financial Market Awareness: Basics of Financial Markets, Banking, Economy, and related sectors.

Quantitative Aptitude

• Advanced Topics: Data Interpretation with complex data sets, Advanced Arithmetic, Probability, and Permutations & Combinations.

3. Interview

• Personal Interview: Focus on assessing your suitability for the role, understanding of the insurance sector, communication skills, and overall personality.

Preparation Tips

• Understand the Exam Pattern: The Preliminary Exam is typically an objective-type test, and so is the Main Exam, except the Interview, which is subjective.
• Regular Practice: Work on mock tests and previous year papers to get familiar with the exam pattern and question types.
• Stay Updated: Regularly read newspapers and journals to stay updated with current affairs and general knowledge.
• Revise Regularly: Regular revision of concepts and practice is crucial for retaining information.
• Use Quality Study Material: Invest in good books and resources specific to LIC AAO exam preparation.