- The initial stage of the LIC AAO exam.
- The preliminary exam serves as a qualifying round, and marks obtained here are not considered for final selection.
- It consists of objective type questions.
- Duration: 1 hour or 60 minutes.
- Sections: Reasoning Ability, Quantitative Aptitude, and English Language.
- There will be 100 questions in total.
- Each question is given 1 mark.
- There will be no negative marking in the prelims exam.
Section |
No of Questions |
Maximum Marks |
Medium |
Minimum Qualifying Marks |
Duration |
|
SC/ST/ PWD |
Others |
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Reasoning Ability |
35 |
35 |
English/ Hindi |
16 |
18 |
20 minutes |
Quantitative Aptitude |
35 |
35 |
English/ Hindi |
16 |
18 |
20 minutes |
English Language with special emphasis on grammar, vocabulary and comprehension |
30 |
30 |
English/ Hindi |
9 |
10 |
20 minutes |
Total |
100 |
70 |
60 Minutes |
Candidates who qualify the preliminary exam are eligible to appear for the main examination.
It consists of both objective and descriptive type questions.
Objective Test:
- Sections: Reasoning Ability, General Knowledge, Professional Knowledge (Insurance and Financial Market Awareness), and Data Analysis & Interpretation.
- Duration: 2 hours (120 minutes).
Descriptive Test:
- English Language (Letter Writing & Essay).
- Duration: 30 minutes.
Marks from the main examination along with the interview determine the final merit list.
Section |
No of Questions |
Max Marks |
Medium |
Minimum Qualifying Marks |
Duration |
|
SC/ST/ |
Others |
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Data Analysis & Interpretation |
30 |
90 |
English/ |
40 |
45 |
40 mins |
General Knowledge and Current affairs |
30 |
60 |
English/ |
27 |
30 |
20 mins |
Reasoning Ability |
30 |
90 |
English/ |
40 |
45 |
40 mins |
Insurance and Financial Market Awareness |
30 |
60 |
English/ |
27 |
30 |
20 mins |
Total |
120 |
300 |
2 hours |
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English Language (Letter Writing & Essay) |
2 |
25 |
English |
9 |
10 |
30 mins |