LATEST UPDATE 2026

The Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) is expected to release the Assistant Administrative Officers (AAO) and Assistant Engineers (AE) Recruitment Notification for 2026, but official dates have not yet been published. Candidates are advised to keep checking the official website for the announcement.

The LIC AAO/AE 2026 Examination cycle is currently in its final stages, with the recruitment process based on the 2025 vacancy notification (841 total vacancies) concluding in March 2026. 

The Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) has released its latest recruitment notifications for the 32nd batch of Assistant Administrative Officers (AAO) and Assistant Engineers, effective as of August 21, 2025. The AAO Generalist notification details 350 vacancies across categories including SC (51), ST (28), OBC (91), EWS (38), UR (142), and PwBD (various sub-categories totaling 20), with eligibility based on a Bachelor’s degree in any discipline and age limits from 21 to 30 years as on August 1, 2025. Separately, the AAO Specialist notification announces 410 vacancies for specialists (CA: 30, CS: 10, Actuarial: 30, Insurance Specialist: 310, Legal: 30) and 81 for Assistant Engineers (Civil: 50, Electrical: 31), with similar reservation breakdowns and post-specific qualifications requiring relevant degrees or professional certifications plus experience, alongside age criteria varying slightly by role (up to 32 years for some). Online registration and payment of application fees opened on August 16, 2025, and will close on September 8, 2025; call letters for the online preliminary exam (tentative date: October 3, 2025) will be available 7 days prior, followed by the main exam on November 8, 2025.

IMPORTANT DATES

The exam LIC AAO Exam date for 2026 will be announced in the official notification released by Life Insurance Corporation of India. Candidates planning to apply for the Assistant Administrative Officer (AAO) position should regularly check the official updates and keep track of all important dates to ensure they do not miss any key deadlines during the recruitment process.

VACANCY DETAILS

TOTAL NO.OF VACANCIES FOR ASSISTANT ENGINEERS : 81

Reservation for Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes, Other Backward Classes, Economically weaker Section (EWS) and Persons with Benchmark Disabilities shall be as under:

TOTAL NO.OF VACANCIES FOR ASSISTANT ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER (Specialist): 410

Reservation for Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes, Other Backward Classes, Economically Weaker Section (EWS) and Persons with Benchmark Disabilities shall be as under:

TOTAL NO.OF VACANCIES ASSISTANT ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICERS GENERALIST: 350

Reservation for Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes, Other Backward Classes, Economically Weaker Section (EWS) and Persons with Benchmark Disabilities shall be as under:

SALARY STRUCTURE

The salary details for the designations of Assistant Administrative Officer (AAO) Generalist, AAO Specialist, and Assistant Engineer (Civil/Electrical) at the Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) are as follows:

Assistant Administrative Officer (AAO) Generalist: The basic pay is Rs. 88,635 per month in the scale of Rs. 88,635 – 4,385 (14 years) – 150,025 – 4,750 (4 years) – 169,025, with total emoluments approximately Rs. 1,26,000 per month in an ‘A’ Class city, including House Rent Allowance, City Compensatory Allowance, and other admissible allowances. Additional benefits include Defined Contributory Pension, Gratuity, LTC, Cash Medical Benefit, Group Mediclaim, Group Personal Accident Insurance, Group Insurance, Vehicle Loan, meal coupons, and reimbursements for briefcases, mobile handsets, newspapers, tea/coffee, mobile expenses, furniture, and maid allowance, as per LIC rules.

Assistant Administrative Officer (AAO) Specialist (Chartered Accountant, Company Secretary, Actuarial, Insurance Specialist, Legal): The salary structure is identical to AAO Generalist, with a basic pay of Rs. 88,635 per month in the same pay scale of Rs. 88,635 – 4,385 (14) – 150,025 – 4,750 (4) – 169,025, yielding approximate total emoluments of Rs. 1,26,000 per month in an ‘A’ Class city, inclusive of allowances like House Rent Allowance and City Compensatory Allowance. The same additional benefits as mentioned above apply, including pensions, gratuity, and various reimbursements, as per LIC rules.

Assistant Engineer (Civil/Electrical): The salary aligns with the AAO roles, featuring a basic pay of Rs. 88,635 per month within the same scale of Rs. 88,635 – 4,385 (14) – 150,025 – 4,750 (4) – 169,025, resulting in approximate total emoluments of Rs. 1,26,000 per month in an ‘A’ Class city, incorporating House Rent Allowance, City Compensatory Allowance, and other admissible allowances. Benefits mirror those of AAO positions, including Defined Contributory Pension, Gratuity, LTC, Group Insurance, Vehicle Loan, and various reimbursements, subject to LIC regulations.

In summary, all designations—AAO Generalist, AAO Specialist (across CA, CS, Actuarial, Insurance Specialist, and Legal), and Assistant Engineer (Civil/Electrical)—share the same salary structure with a starting basic pay of Rs. 88,635 per month, total emoluments of approximately Rs. 1,26,000 per month in an ‘A’ Class city, and identical additional benefits as per LIC’s policies.

HOW TO APPLY

The application process for Assistant Administrative Officer (AAO) Generalist, AAO Specialist (Chartered Accountant, Company Secretary, Actuarial, Insurance Specialist, Legal), and Assistant Engineer (Civil/Electrical) at the Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) is uniform across all designations:

Application Mode: Candidates must apply online only through the LIC website (www.licindia.in) under the “Careers” section. No other modes of application (e.g., offline, email, or postal) are accepted.

Registration Period: Online registration and payment of application fees/intimation charges are open from August 16, 2025, to September 8, 2025.

Steps:

1. Visit www.licindia.in > Careers, select the relevant recruitment notification (AAO Generalist or AAO Specialist/Assistant Engineer).

2. Register by providing basic details (name, contact, etc.) to generate a provisional registration number and password.

3. Complete the online application form with personal, educational, and other required details.

4. Upload scanned documents (photograph, signature, and others as specified).

5. Pay the application fee/intimation charges online:

SC/ST/PwBD: Rs. 85 + GST + transaction charges.

Others: Rs. 700 + GST + transaction charges.

Submit the application and save/print the e-receipt and application form for future reference.

Key Notes:

a. Candidates can apply for only one post across AAO Generalist, AAO Specialist, or Assistant Engineer. Multiple applications result in only the latest valid application being retained, with fees for others forfeited.

b. Regularly check the LIC website for updates or modifications to the application process or schedule.

c. Ensure all details are accurate, as no changes to the category or other details are allowed post-submission, and no correspondence will be entertained.

EXAM CENTERS

The exam centre allocation is uniform across all designations, with candidates allowed to choose preferred centres during the online application process, subject to availability. Below is a summarized list of exam centres:

Common for All Designations (AAO Generalist, AAO Specialist, Assistant Engineer):

Preliminary and Main Exam Centres: Exams are conducted in major cities across all states and union territories in India, as listed in the official notifications. The exact list is available in the LIC AAO Exam Centre List Official PDF on www.licindia.in.
Key States/UTs and Sample Cities (indicative, not exhaustive):

Andhra Pradesh: Vijayawada, Visakhapatnam

Assam: Guwahati, Dibrugarh

Bihar: Patna, Gaya

Delhi: Delhi/New Delhi

Gujarat: Ahmedabad, Surat

Haryana: Chandigarh, Ambala

Karnataka: Bengaluru, Mysore

Kerala: Kochi, Thiruvananthapuram

Madhya Pradesh: Bhopal, Indore

Maharashtra: Mumbai, Pune

Rajasthan: Jaipur, Jodhpur

Tamil Nadu: Chennai, Coimbatore

Uttar Pradesh: Lucknow, Kanpur

West Bengal: Kolkata, Siliguri

Union Territories: Port Blair, Chandigarh, Jammu, Puducherry

The exam centre allocation process and list are consistent for all roles, ensuring accessibility across India, with candidates advised to refer to the official LIC website for the detailed and updated centre list.

ADMIT CARD

The admit card details for the Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) recruitment exams for Assistant Administrative Officer (AAO) Generalist, AAO Specialist (Chartered Accountant, Company Secretary, Actuarial, Insurance Specialist, Legal), and Assistant Engineer (Civil/Electrical) are uniform across all designations. Below is a concise summary:

Admit Card for All Designations (AAO Generalist, AAO Specialist, Assistant Engineer):

Availability: Call letters (admit cards) for the online Preliminary and Main examinations are downloadable from the LIC website (www.licindia.in) under the “Careers” section, starting 7 days before the respective exam date.

Preliminary Exam: Tentative date is October 3, 2025; admit cards available around September 26, 2025.

Main Exam: Tentative date is November 8, 2025; admit cards available around November 1, 2025.

Download Process:

1. Visit www.licindia.in > Careers.

2. Select the relevant recruitment notification (AAO Generalist or AAO Specialist/Assistant Engineer).

3. Log in using registration number and password generated during application.

4. Download and print the admit card.

Requirements for Exam Day

1. Valid admit card with a photograph affixed.

2. Original photo identity proof (e.g., Aadhaar, PAN, Passport) matching the name on the admit card.

3. Photocopy of the photo identity proof.

Key Notes

1. Candidates must carry the admit card to the exam centre; entry is prohibited without it.

2. Reporting time on the admit card is mandatory; late arrivals are not permitted.

3. Admit cards are separate for Preliminary and Main exams, issued only to qualified candidates for each phase.

4. Candidates should check the LIC website regularly for updates on admit card release or schedule changes.

5. LIC reserves the right to modify the exam schedule, with updates notified on the website.

EXAM RESULTS

The Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) has not yet released specific details about the exam results for Assistant Administrative Officer (AAO) Generalist, AAO Specialist (Chartered Accountant, Company Secretary, Actuarial, Insurance Specialist, Legal), and Assistant Engineer (Civil/Electrical) as the exams are scheduled for October 3, 2025 (Preliminary) and November 8, 2025 (Main). However, the process for accessing results is uniform across all designations. Below is a concise summary based on the provided documents:

Exam Results for All Designations (AAO Generalist, AAO Specialist, Assistant Engineer):

Result Announcement: Results for the Preliminary and Main examinations will be published on the LIC website (www.licindia.in) under the “Careers” section after each exam phase. The Preliminary exam result is expected post-October 3, 2025, and the Main exam result post-November 8, 2025, with exact dates to be confirmed on the website.

Format: Results are released in PDF format, listing the roll numbers and names of candidates shortlisted for the next phase (Main exam for Preliminary qualifiers, Interview for Main qualifiers).

Access Process:

1. Visit www.licindia.in > Careers.

2. Select the relevant recruitment notification (AAO Generalist or AAO Specialist/Assistant Engineer).

3. Click on the result link for the specific exam phase (Preliminary or Main).

4. Download the result PDF and use Ctrl+F to search for your roll number or name.

Key Details:

Preliminary Result: Qualifies candidates (~20 times vacancies) for the Main exam; marks are not counted for final merit.

Main Result: Qualifies candidates (~3 times vacancies) for the Interview; marks contribute to final merit.

Final Merit List: Based on Main exam + Interview marks, released post-Interview, followed by a pre-recruitment medical examination.

Key Notes:

1. Candidates must check results using their registration/roll number.

2. Separate results are issued for each phase and designation, though the process is identical.

3. LIC may release cut-off marks alongside results, both category-wise and section-wise.

4. Candidates are advised to regularly check www.licindia.in for result notifications and updates.

5. No individual correspondence regarding results will be entertained; decisions by LIC are final.