- What is LIC ADO exam?
- LIC ADO Eligibility Criteria:
- LIC ADO Selection Process
- LIC ADO Vacancies 2021
- FAQs Related to LIC ADO 2021
What is LIC ADO exam?
Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) invites online application for LIC Apprentice Development Officer (LIC ADO) every year. LIC is the most valued government-owned insurance company in India. LIC ADO is a very good opportunity for those individuals who want to make a career in the insurance sector. An LIC ADO will be responsible for selecting individuals as Life Insurance Agents and supervising their overall performance. The online exam is conducted at the national level. LIC ADO recruitment comprises three stages, prelims, mains, and personal interview. Let us introduce you to the important facts about the LIC ADO exam through this article.
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 |
Important LIC ADO Dates and Events 2021
Below find all important LIC ADO Dates and Events:
| LIC ADO Events |
LIC ADO Dates |
Salient Features |
|---|---|---|
| LIC ADO Online Application |
To be updated |
LIC ADO registration is completely an online process, the application link will be activated once the notification is released. |
| Last Date of Online Application |
To be updated |
Online application close date will be updated. |
| LIC ADO Admit Card Release |
To be updated |
Online admit card download for prelims will start one week before commencement if examination. |
| LIC ADO Prelims Exam Date |
To be updated |
Prelims exam will be conducted for all candidates who applied, dates will be updated later. |
| LIC ADO Prelims Result |
To be updated |
LIC ADO result 2021 for prelims will be released after completion of the assessment process. |
| LIC ADO Mains Exam Date |
To be updated |
LIC ADO Mains exam will be conducted for those who clear prelims, dates will be updated later. |
| To be updated |
LIC ADO result for mains will be released after completion of the assessment process. |
|
| Last date to re-print LIC ADO Application receipt |
To be updated |
LIC will enable link for re-print of LIC ADO Application receipt as it is necessary for LIC ADO interview. |
| LIC ADO Interview Date |
To be updated |
LIC will call all the candidates who have cleared the mains exam for the interview, however, the LIC ADO interview date has not been announced yet. |
LIC ADO Eligibility Criteria:
As per LIC ADO notification 2021, each candidate has to possess certain eligibility criteria. Candidates can check LIC ADO eligibility criteria below:
Age:
The age of a candidate applying under the general category must be between 21 years and 30 years.
As per the official notification, candidates from other categories and with relevant experience in other fields will enjoy age relaxations in compliance with LIC India norms.
Educational Qualification:
Candidates with a bachelor’s degree in any discipline can apply for LIC ADO exam.
Experience:
Applicants should have work experience in the relevant field, requisite experience details have been given below:
| Category of |
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 agent (such as DSE/FSE) and has brought a net First Year Premium Income of not less than 5,00,000/- during the ₹ Not less than 4 years as an agent or other than agent(such as DSE/FSE) and has brought a net First Year Premium Income of not less than 1,00,000/- on 50 lives ₹ 5 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 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. |
| Others |
Preference would be given to the candidates with minimum 2-year experience in life insurance industry |
Preference would be given to the candidates with minimum 2-year experience in life insurance industry |
LIC ADO Selection Process
LIC ADO recruitment is conducted in three phases, prelims exam, mains exam, and personal interview. Find the LIC ADO exam pattern for all the phases below:
LIC ADO prelims Exam
All the candidates who have applied for LIC ADO need to appear for prelims, find the LIC ADO prelims exam pattern below:
| LIC ADO prelims sections (Time duration) |
Number of questions |
Total marks |
|---|---|---|
| Reasoning Ability (20 minutes) |
35 |
35 |
| Numerical Ability (20 minutes) |
35 |
35 |
| English (20 minutes) |
30 |
30 (qualifying) |
| Total |
100 |
70 |
LIC ADO Vacancies 2021
LIC ADO notification 2021 will be out soon, the exact number of vacancies will be revealed at that time. In the meantime, candidates can refer to previous years' (2019) LIC ADO vacancy.
| 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
Q: What is the primary job responsibility of a LIC ADO?
A: An LIC ADO will be responsible for selecting individuals as Life Insurance Agents and supervising their work, performance along with providing them required training.
Q: Are BTech candidates eligible for LIC ADO?
A: Yes, BTech pass-outs can apply as open market candidates in the LIC ADO exam.
Q: Is there any interview in LIC ADO exam?
A: yes, all the candidates who secure cut off marks in mains will be called for the personal interview. The final merit list is prepared aggregating marks of mains and interview stages.
Q: Is LIC ADO exam conducted online or offline?
A: LIC ADO exam is conducted in online mode; both prelims and mains are computer-based test (CBT).
Q: What is the full form of LIC ADO?
A: Life Insurance Corporation of India Apprentice Development Officer (LIC ADO).
Q: What is LIC ADO post?
A: LIC ADO is a sales administrative jobs, they recruit LIC Insurance Agents and also inspect existing policies.
Q: Is LIC ado a government job?
A: LIC is owned by Government of India, hence, it is a government job.
Q: Is LIC ado exam tough?
A: Considering the nature of job and competition, the candidates must be ready to face tough challenges during recruitment.
Q: Is LIC ADO an online exam?
A: Yes, LIC ADO exam is conducted in online mode.
Q: How do I apply for LIC ADO?
A: To apply for LIC ADO, candidates have to register online on the official website of LIC.
Q: Is LIC ADO vacancy released zone wise?
A: Yes, LIC releases ADO vacancy for different zones separately.
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