About LIC ADO Exam
Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) is India's largest Insurance Company and is governed by the Government of India. Over 245 Insurance Companies and provident societies were merged to create the state-owned LIC. Recruitment for Apprentice Development Officer Post in LIC is a very sought-after post in the Insurance sector. LIC ADO conducts exams for the same annually to recruit candidates for the post of Apprentice Development Officer in the LIC department.
The LIC ADO Mains exam 2023 will be held on 23rd April 2023.
LIC ADO 2023 Notification
This recruitment process is for the selection of candidates for the post of Apprentice Development Mains in various regional rural banks. The selected candidates are liable to be posted anywhere in India. The LIC ADO 2023 Notification was released on 18th January 2023.
Download the LIC ADO 2023 Recruitment Notification
LIC ADO Recruitment Overview
| Organization | Life Insurance Corporation (LIC) |
| Posts | Apprentice Development Officer |
| Vacancies | 9394 |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Registration Dates | 21st January to 10th February 2023 |
| Educational Qualification | Graduation |
| Age Limit | 21 to 30 years |
| Selection Process | Prelims, Mains, and Interview |
| Salary | Rs. 51500/- |
| Official Website | www.licindia.in |
LIC ADO Recruitment 2023 Important Dates
Candidates willing to apply for the position of Apprentice Development Officer must be aware of the important dates for the events of the examination procedure. We have mentioned below the important dates for the LIC ADO Exam.
| Events | Dates |
| LIC ADO Notification 2023 | 18th January 2023 |
| LIC ADO Apply Online 2023 | 21st January 2023 |
| Closure of registration of application | 10th February 2023 |
| Download of Call Letter for Online Preliminary Examination | 4th March 2023 |
| LIC ADO Exam Date – Preliminary | 12th March 2023 |
| LIC ADO Mains Admit Card- Release Date | 16th April 2023 |
| LIC ADO Exam Date – Mains | 23rd April 2023 |
LIC ADO Vacancy 2023
As mentioned in the LIC ADO Recruitment 2023, a total of 9394 vacancies is released for the post of ADO in the eastern zone. We will provide you with the details of vacancies for all regions once the Notifications are released by the LIC.
| Region Name | Vacancies |
| Central Zonal Office (Bhopal) | 561 |
| Eastern Zonal Office (Kolkata) | 1049 |
| East Central Zonal Office (Patna) | 669 |
| Northern Zonal Office (New Delhi) | 1216 |
| North Central Zonal Office (Kanpur) | 1033 |
| Southern Zonal Office (Chennai) | 1516 |
| South Central Zonal Office (Hyderabad) | 1408 |
| Western Zonal Office (Mumbai) | 1942 |
| Total | 9394 |
LIC ADO 2023 Online Application
The online application procedure for LIC ADO Recruitment will begin on the 21st of January 2023 in online mode. Aspiring candidates will be able to apply online from the official website of the LIC. Candidates will be able to apply online till 10th February 2023. Aspirants can apply online from the link mentioned below after the start of the application procedure.
Click to apply online for LIC ADO 2023
Application Fee
Candidates must be aware of the application fee for the post of Apprentice Development Officer. We have mentioned below category-wise fee details for the candidates.
| Category | Application Fee |
| SC/ST/PwBD | Rs. 100/- |
| All Others | Rs. 750/- |
Steps to Apply Online for LIC ADO Recruitment 2023
Click to apply online for LIC ADO 2023
Step 1- Click on the link mentioned above or visit the official website of LIC.
Step 2- Go to the careers section of the home page.
Step 3- Check the new notification section to apply online for the LIC ADO.
Step 4- Login with your credentials or register if you do not have login access.
Step 5- After having login access, fill out the application form.
Step 6- Fill in all the required details and upload the necessary documents.
Step 7- Review your application form properly and make the required payment.
Step 8- Submit the application form and take a print-out for future reference.
Eligibility Criteria
Nationality:
Candidates must be a citizen of India.
Education Qualification (as of 01/01/2023)
- The applicant should possess a Bachelor's Degree in any discipline from a recognized University in India established under a statute/approved for the purpose of the Fellowship of Insurance Institute of India, Mumbai.
Age Limit (as of 01/01/2023)
- Minimum Age: 21 years
- Maximum age: 30 years
Category-wise age relaxation is provided to the reserved category. We have mentioned below the detailed age relaxation for the reserved categories.
| Category | Age Limit (in Years) |
|---|
| SC/ST | 35 years |
| OBC | 33 years |
| LIC Employee who is not a member of a SC or a ST or OBCs | 42 years |
| LIC Employee who is a member of OBCs (other than those in the creamy layer) | 45 years |
| LIC Employee who is a member of a SC or ST | 47 years |
| LIC Agent or Other than Agent (such as DSE/FSE) who is not a member of SC or ST or OBCs | 40 years |
| LIC Agent or Other than Agent (such as DSE/FSE)who is a member of OBCs (Other than those in the creamy layer) | 43 years |
| LIC Agent or Other than Agent (such as DSE/FSE) who is a member of a SC or a ST | 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 |
Experience Requirement
LIC has also released the experience requirement for the candidates willing to appear for the LIC ADO exam. We have mentioned below the details of the experience requirement.
| Category of Applicant | For Recruitment in Urban Area | For Recruitment in Rural Areas |
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| 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 |
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| Agents Category | Not less than 5 years as an agent or other than an 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 an 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 |
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| Other | Preference would be given to candidates who have at least 2 years of experience in life insurance industry. | Preference would be given to candidates who have at least 2 years of experience in the life insurance industry. |
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LIC ADO Selection Process
LIC ADO Selection Process consists of two online tests followed by an interview for the qualified candidates for the online test. After the release of the final result, selected candidates have to go through a medical examination.
LIC ADO Exam Pattern
- Prelims Exam
- Mains Exam
- Interview Process
We have mentioned below the detailed exam pattern for the LIC ADO exam.
Prelims Exam Pattern
| SNo. | Sections | Number of Questions | Total Marks | Duration |
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| 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 | |
- The preliminary examination will be of objective type in an online mode.
- Marks scored in the English section will not be counted and it will be only qualifying in nature.
Mains Exam Pattern
| 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 | |
For Employee Category
| Sections | Number of Questions | Total Marks | Duration |
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| 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 | |
For Agents Category
| Sections | Number of Questions | Total Marks | Duration |
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| 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 | |
Interview Process
Candidates who will qualify for the mains examination will be appearing in the interview. In the final merit list, marks obtained in the main examination and interview will be considered. Interviews will be conducted for a total mark of 40.
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LIC ADO Salary
- After the selection, ADO has to serve the apprenticeship period. During this period, candidates who are not selected in the LIC Employee category will be paid a fixed stipend during the whole apprenticeship period.
- Candidates who have joined except the Employee category will be paid the stipend as per the basic pay of the Development Officer. There will be a stipend of Rs.51.500 for each month of apprenticeship.
- A Probationary Development Officer at a specified Headquarter in the area will be placed on the scale of ₹35,650-2200(2)-40,050-2595(2)-45,240-2645(17)-90,205 plus allowances and other benefits as per the rules in force. On appointment as a Probationary Development Officer, the basic pay of ₹ 35650/- per month (except for LIC Employee Category candidates) in the scale of 35650-2200(2)-40050-2595(2)-45240-2645 (17)-90205 and other admissible allowances as per rules shall be payable. Total emoluments at the minimum of the scale will be inclusive of House Rent Allowance & City Compensatory Allowance, wherever admissible depending upon the classification of the city. It will be approximately ₹ 56000/- in an ‘A' Class City.
Total Vacancies
To be announced
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