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LIC ADO 2021

What is the LIC ADO exam?

Every year, the Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) invites candidates to apply online for the position of LIC Apprentice Development Officer (LIC ADO). The LIC is India’s most valuable government-owned insurance company. 
 
LIC ADO is a great opportunity for those interested in pursuing a career in the insurance industry. Individuals will be selected as Life Insurance Agents, and a LIC ADO will oversee their overall performance. The online exam is held on a national level. Prelims, Mains, and a personal interview are the three stages of the LIC ADO recruitment process. 
 
This article will provide you with important details about the LIC ADO exam.
 

Important Highlights of LIC ADO Exam 2021

 

Exam Name Life Insurance Corporation of India Apprentice Development Officer (LIC ADO)
Conducting Body Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC)
Exam Level National
Exam Frequency Once a year
Exam Mode Online 
Exam Duration Prelims – 1 hour

Mains – 2 hours

Language English, Hindi
Exam Fees General and OBC – Rs 600

SC/ST – Rs 50

Exam Purpose To recruit Apprentice Development Officer (ADO)
Exam Website www.licindia.in

 

LIC ADO Eligibility Criteria

Every candidate must meet those qualifying requirements, according to the LIC ADO notification 2021. Here  are the LIC ADO eligibility criteria for candidates:
 
Age: A candidate applying under the general category must be between 21 years and 30 years of age. 
 
According to the official notification, candidates from other categories and with appropriate experience in other fields can get age relaxations under LIC India norms.
 
Educational qualifications: 

LIC ADO exam candidates must hold a bachelor’s degree in any discipline.
 
Experience: 

Candidates must have job experience in the appropriate field; the following are the specifics of the required experience:
 

Category of

Applicant

For Urban Recruitment For Rural Recruitment
Existing Employees 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
Agents 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 Rs 5,00,000/- during the ₹ 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 Rs 1,00,000/- on 50 lives ₹ 5 immediately preceding 5 financial years and a net First Year Premium Income of not less than Rs 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 Rs 1,00,000/- on 50 lives per year in any 3 of the immediately preceding 4 financial years.
Others Preference would be given to the candidates with minimum 2 years of experience in the life insurance industry Preference would be given to the candidates with minimum 2 years of experience in the life insurance industry

 

LIC ADO Selection Process

The LIC ADO selection process is conducted in 2 stages: Prelims, Mains and Personal Interview. 
 

LIC ADO Prelims Exam

All the candidates who have applied for LIC AAO are required to appear for Prelims. 
 

LIC ADO Prelims sections Time Duration Number of questions Total marks
Reasoning Ability  20 mins 35 35
Numerical Ability  20 mins 35 35
English 20 mins 30 30 (qualifying)
Total 100 70

LIC ADO Mains Exam

The candidates who pass LIC ADO prelims are called to appear for the Mains examination. 
 

LIC ADO Mains sections (composite time 120 minutes) Number of questions Total marks
Reasoning Ability and Numerical Ability 50 50
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 about life insurance and the financial sector 50 50
Total 150 150

 
LIC ADO Mains for Employee Category
 

LIC ADO Mains sections (composite time 120 minutes) Number of questions Total marks
Reasoning Ability and Numerical Ability 25 25
General Knowledge, Current Affairs and English Language with special emphasis on grammar and vocabulary 25 25
Insurance and Financial Marketing Awareness with special emphasis on knowledge about life insurance and the financial sector 50 100
Total 150 150

 
LIC ADO Mains for Agent Category
 

LIC ADO Mains sections (composite time 120 minutes) Number of questions Total marks
Reasoning Ability and Numerical Ability 25 10
General Knowledge, Current Affairs and English Language with special emphasis on grammar and vocabulary 25 15
Insurance and Financial Marketing Awareness with special emphasis on knowledge about life insurance and the financial sector 50 125
Total 150 150

 

LIC ADO Personal Interview

The personal interview will be held for all candidates who cleared the mains exam. The interview has an overall score of 37. The final LIC ADO merit list will be generated by combining the mains and the interview results.
 
Before joining the service, the shortlisted candidates will be subjected to a medical examination. To join the service, candidates must show that they are medically fit.
 

LIC ADO Vacancies 2021

 

LIC Region Names LIC ADO Vacancies
Eastern Zonal Office (Kolkata) 922
Central Zonal Office (Bhopal) 525
Southern Zonal Office (Chennai) 1257
Western Zonal Office (Mumbai) 1753
North Central Zonal Office (Kanpur) 1042
East Central Zonal Office (Patna) 701
South Central Zonal Office (Hyderabad) 1251
Northern Zonal Office (New Delhi) 1130
Total 8581

 

FAQs Related to LIC ADO 2021

What is the primary responsibility of a LIC ADO?

A LIC ADO will be in charge of hiring Life Insurance Agents, supervising their job and performance, and providing them with the necessary training.
 
Are BTech candidates eligible for LIC ADO?

Yes, BTech graduates can opt for the LIC ADO exam as open market candidates.
 
Is there any interview for the LIC ADO exam?

Yes, all applicants who score above the mains’ cutoff will be eligible for a personal interview. The final merit list is compiled by combining the results of the mains and the interview stages.
 
Is the LIC ADO exam conducted online or offline?

Yes, the exams are conducted online. Both the prelims and the mains of the LIC ADO exam are computer-based tests (CBT).
 
What is the full form of LIC ADO?

LIC ADO stands for Life Insurance Corporation of India Apprentice Development Officer. 
 
How do I apply for LIC ADO? 

Candidates have to register online on the LIC’s official website to apply for LIC ADO. 
 
Is LIC ADO vacancy released zone wise? 

Yes, LIC ADO vacancies are released for different zones separately. 

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