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    LIC AAO Syllabus 2024 - Check LIC AAO Prelims & Mains Exam Syllabus

    LIC AAO Syllabus 2024 - Check LIC AAO Prelims & Mains Exam Syllabus

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    Sneha VinodUpdated on 29 May 2024, 12:56 PM IST
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    Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) releases the LIC AAO 2024 syllabus in the notification. LIC exam syllabus 2024 contains all topics from where the questions will be asked in the LIC AAO exam. Candidates are advised to go through the AAO syllabus 2024 before starting their preparations.

    This Story also Contains

    1. LIC AAO Syllabus 2024 - Stages
    2. LIC AAO 2024 Exam Pattern
    3. How to Prepare for LIC AAO 2024?
    4. LIC AAO 2024 Selection Process
    5. LIC AAO Question Papers
    6. LIC AAO Cutoff 2024
    LIC AAO Syllabus 2024 - Check LIC AAO Prelims & Mains Exam Syllabus
    LIC AAO syllabus

    By going through the complete AAO exam syllabus 2024, candidates will find all the relevant topics at one place and they will easily be able to understand which topic needs more preparation and how to strategize their study plan. LIC AAO will be conducted for the three phases - Prelims, Mains, and Interview. The preliminary exam will contain questions from 3 sections - Quantitative Aptitude Test, Reasoning Ability, and English Language with Special emphasis on Grammar, Vocabulary and Comprehension. The mains exam will have questions from Reasoning Ability, General Awareness & Current Affairs, Data Analysis & Interpretation (For Generalists) / Professional Knowledge (For IT/CA/Actuarial & Rajbhasha), Insurance & Financial Market Awareness,

    The Descriptive Test will be based on – English Language (Letter Writing & Essay)/Knowledge of Language (Descriptive) for Rajbhasha. In order to crack the LIC AAO 2024, candidates must have deep knowledge and understanding of the LIC AAO 2024 syllabus. In this article, they can find the detailed LIC AAO syllabus 2024.

    LIC AAO Syllabus 2024 - Stages

    The LIC AAO 2024 exam will be conducted in 3 stages

    • Preliminary

    • Mains

    • Interview

    LIC AAO 2024 Prelims exam will have 3 Sections

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    LIC AAO 2024 Mains exam will have 5 sections

    • Reasoning Ability
    • General Awareness & Current Affairs
    • Data Analysis & Interpretation (For Generalists) / Professional Knowledge (For IT/Chartered Accountant/Actuarial/Rajbhasha)
    • Insurance & Financial Market Awareness
    • English Language (Letter Writing & Essay)/Knowledge of Language for Rajbhasha

    LIC Exam Syllabus 2024 - Topics in Reasoning Ability

    Syllogism

    Alphabet Series

    Mathematical Reasoning

    Blood Relations

    Puzzles

    Number Series

    Linear and Circular Sitting Arrangements

    Clocks and Calendars

    Distance and Direction

    Mirror Images

    Coding-Decoding

    Decision Making

    Statements and Conclusions

    Data Interpretation

    Statements and Arguments

    LIC AAO Syllabus 2024 - Topics in Quantitative Aptitude

    Number System

    Average

    Simplification

    Ratio and Proportions

    Simple and Compound Interest

    Mixture and Allegation

    Profit and Loss

    Time, Distance, Work

    Time and Distance

    Mensuration

    Boats and Streams

    Problems on Ages

    Cistern and Pipe

    Data Interpretation

    Percentage

    AAO Syllabus 2024 - Topics in English

    Antonyms and Synonyms

    Par Jumbles

    Parts of Speech

    Spotting Errors

    Active and Passive Voice

    Sentence Improvement

    Direct and Indirect Speech

    Error Corrections

    Phrases and Idioms

    Passage Completion

    Singular-Plural

    Cloze Tests

    Subject-Verb Agreement

    Comprehension Reading

    Fill in the Blanks

    AAO Exam Syllabus 2024 - Topics for General Awareness and Current Affairs

    History of India

    Science and Technology

    Indian Economics

    Inventions and Discoveries

    Geography

    Financial Institutions – National and International

    Indian Constitution

    National and International Organizations

    Important Days

    Current Affairs – National and International

    Indian Politics

    Books and Authors

    Finance, Budget, Five Year Plans

    Countries, Capitals, Currencies

    Awards, Honors and Recognition

    LIC AAO 2024 Exam Pattern

    Name of Test

    No. of Questions

    Maximum Marks

    Language

    Minimum Qualifying Marks SC/ST/ PwBD Others

    Duration

    Reasoning Ability

    35

    35

    English & Hindi

    16

    18

    20 Minutes

    English

    30

    30 (Qualifying in nature)

    English

    9

    10

    20 Minutes

    Quantitative Aptitude

    35

    35

    English & Hindi

    16

    18

    20 Minutes


    Total

    100

    70



    1 Hour

    LIC AAO Syllabus 2024 - Exam Pattern (Mains)

    Name of Test

    No. of Questions

    Maximum Marks

    Language

    Minimum Qualifying Marks SC/ST/PwBD Others

    Duration


    Reasoning Ability

    30

    90

    English & Hindi

    40

    45

    40 Minutes

    GK & Current Affairs

    30

    60

    English & Hindi

    27

    30

    20 Minutes

    Professional Knowledge

    30

    90

    English & Hindi

    40

    45

    40 Minutes

    Insurance and Financial Market Awareness

    30

    60

    English & Hindi

    27

    30

    20 Minutes

    Total

    120

    300




    2 Hours

    English

    2

    25 (Qualifying in nature)

    English

    9

    10

    30 Minutes

    LIC AAO Exam Syllabus 2024 - Section of Data Analysis & Interpretation (For Generalists)

    In this section, the questions will test candidates' ability to analyze and interpret data and solve questions by applying their knowledge of elementary mathematics. The questions will be based on the points mentioned in the table below:

    Pie Charts

    Bar graphs

    Line graphs

    Tabular Graph

    Radar Graph Caselet

    Missing Case DI

    Let it Case DI

    Data Sufficiency

    Probability

    Permutation & Combination

    LIC AAO 2024 Syllabus - Section for Professional Knowledge

    This section of the LIC AAO syllabus varies from post to post. It will be different for candidates applying for IT, Chartered Accountant, Actuarial, and Rajbhasha posts. The syllabus in professional knowledge will be the same as the syllabus of the qualifying course for these particular posts.

    LIC AAO Syllabus 2024 For Insurance & Financial Market Awareness

    To tackle questions from this question, candidates need to be attentive and must be aware of the latest policies, development, news, and events related to insurance and financial market. By reading the newspaper and magazines regularly especially pertaining to subjects like the business, finance, and economy pages will help in preparing for this section. Apart from this banking, insurance, and other financial institutes background, history and various laws and policies related to them will also help in preparing.

    Descriptive Test

    The Descriptive Test will have – Letter Writing and Essay.

    How to Prepare for LIC AAO 2024?

    While preparing for the LIC AAO exam, speed and accuracy are going to play the key role. It is always preferable to be aware of the exam pattern and syllabus and start practising mock tests first.

    How to prepare for LIC AAO Prelims Exam

    English- This section requires minimum focus. Rearrangements and Cloze test would be enough to make you clear the cutoff. Attempt reading comprehension in the later stages.

    Quantitative Aptitude- Questions will be based on - Quadratic equations, Simplification, Number series and Percentage, Profit & Loss, SI, CI, Ratio & Proportion, Time Speed Dist, Average, Probability, Mixtures, Allegations and Time & Work. Go through the previous year questions of LIC AAO/IBPS PO/SBI PO.

    Reasoning Ability - Syllogisms, Coded Inequalities, Coding-Decoding, Blood Relations, Alphanumeric series, Logical reasoning, Input-Output, Linear Arrangements and Circular arrangements.

    • Try to master the sections of Percentage, Fractions and Average. These sections help in solving DI faster.

    • Practice sufficient questions which you can easily find on bank preparing websites.

    • Don't attempt number series question first as they are time-consuming.

    • If you are unable to solve a single puzzle don't stick too long with it.

    LIC AAO 2024 Selection Process

    The LIC AAO exam will be conducted in 3 stages - Preliminary Exam, Mains and Personal Interview. Candidates qualifying the Preliminary exam will be qualified to appear for the mains, while the candidates qualifying the mains will be called for the final round which is the personal interview. To qualify in each stages candidates will have secure the minimum cut off marks specified by LIC. LIC will shortlist candidates twenty times the number of vacancies for the mains exam.

    LIC AAO Question Papers

    Candidates planning to appear for the LIC AAO 2024 exam must practise the previous year question paper for prelims and mains exam to strengthen their preparation strategy. The question paper will also help candidates to increase their question-solving skills, speed and accuracy, Help you with revision, Will make them confident for the exam and will also help in self-assessment.

    LIC AAO Cutoff 2024

    LIC specifies the cut off marks of LIC AAO. The cut off is the minimum marks required for candidates to score in order to qualify the LIC AAO exam. Candidates who score the LIC 2024 AAO cut off marks are eligible to appear in the next stage of the recruitment process. The cut off of LIC AAO 2024 will be calculated out of 70 marks for Quantitative Aptitude and Reasoning.

    LIC AAO Previous Year Cut off - 2019

    Category

    Expected Cut off marks

    General

    54-56

    OBC

    52-54

    SC/ST

    47-49

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    Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

    Q: Which books are best to study for LIC AAO that covers LIC AAO 2024 syllabus?
    A:
    • Verbal and Non-Verbal Reasoning – RS Aggarwal
    • Logical and Analytical Reasoning (English) 1st Edition – AK Gupta
    • A New Approach to Reasoning Verbal and Non-Verbal (English) 1st Edition – BS Sijwali and Indu Sijwal
    Q: What are the subjects in LIC AAO 2024?
    A:

    The major subjects asked in Preliminary Exam are Reasoning Ability, Quantitative Aptitude, English Language. While in Mains the subjects are - Reasoning Ability,

    General Awareness & Current Affairs, Data Analysis & Interpretation/Professional Knowledge, Insurance & Financial Market Awareness and English Language.

    Q: How much time will it take to prepare for LIC AAO?
    A:

    It will take around 6-7 hours of your daily time to qualify for LIC AAO and cover the entire syllabus.

    Q: What is negative marking of LIC AAO?
    A:

    For each wrong answer, 0.25 marks will be deducted as negative marking.

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    Questions related to LIC AAO

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    As per the information provided, you are eligible to apply for the LIC AAO (Generalist) exam. The eligibility criteria require candidates to have a Bachelor’s degree in any discipline from a recognized university, so your educational qualification is acceptable.

    Along with this, you must also meet the

    Hello,

    Yes, a B.Tech in Civil Engineering passed candidate can apply for the LIC AAO (Assistant Administrative Officer) post, but only for the AAO (Generalist) category.

    For AAO (Generalist), candidates from any stream or discipline are eligible as long as they have a Bachelor's degree from a recognized university. So

    LIC AAO EXAM NOTIFICATION is expected to be out in December 2025 tentatively.

    In every lic exam, there is a gap of 3 yrs…if we consider last years pattern we can expect notification this year…

    If the notification is released this month then you can expect exam in March-April month

    You can contact on hepdesk,They will get touch with you as soon as possible and solve your queries.

    Hello,

    The candidates appearing for LICAAO should be ready for it. LIC released the notification for 2020 on February 25. It also has a list of the exam centres. The application close on March 15th,2020. Now, the prelims are postponed due to corona virus outbreak and further information is still