Introduction
Time management is vital in obtaining a good score in any competitive exam. Thus, knowledge of the LIC AAO Exam Pattern, LIC AAO Exam Syllabus and primarily LIC AAO Exam Duration is very crucial to increase efficiency, accuracy, productivity and primarily to be able to complete the exams in the allotted exam duration.
The LIC AAO selection process has two exam phases. The first phase is Preliminary Exam and the second phase is Main exam are written exams (conducted online).
Duration
Preliminary Examination Duration:
Main Examination Duration:
- Preliminary Examination consisting of objective test will be conducted online.
- The test will have three sections (with separate timings for each section).
| Name of the tests | Number of Questions | Maximum Marks | Medium of Exam | Minimum Qualifying Marks | Duration | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SC/ST | Others | |||||
| 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 | 9 | 10 | 20 minutes |
| Total | 100 | 70 | 1 hour | |||
- Main examination will consist of objective tests for 300 marks and descriptive test for 25 marks.
- Both the objective and descriptive tests will be online.
- The objective test will have separate timing for every section.
- Candidates will have to answer descriptive test by typing on the computer.
- Descriptive test will be administered immediately after the completion of the objective test.
| Name of the tests | Number of Questions | Maximum Marks | Medium of Exam | Minimum Qualifying Marks | Duration | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SC/ST | Others | |||||
| Reasoning Ability | 30 | 90 | English & Hindi | 40 | 45 | 40 minutes |
| General Knowledge, Current Affairs | 30 | 60 | English & Hindi | 27 | 30 | 20 minutes |
| Data Analysis & Interpretation | 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 hour | English Language (Letter writing & Essay) | 2 | 25 | English | 9 | 10 | 30 minutes |
- Main examination will consist of objective tests for 300 marks and descriptive test for 25 marks.
- Both the objective and descriptive tests will be online.
- The objective test will have separate timing for every section.
- Candidates will have to answer descriptive test by typing on the computer.
- Descriptive test will be administered immediately after the completion of the objective test.
| Name of the tests | Number of Questions | Maximum Marks | Medium of Exam | Minimum Qualifying Marks | Duration | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SC/ST | Others | |||||
| Reasoning Ability | 30 | 90 | English & Hindi | 40 | 45 | 40 minutes |
| General Knowledge, 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 hour | English Language (Letter writing & Essay) | 2 | 25 | English | 9 | 10 | 30 minutes |
- Main examination will consist of objective tests for 300 marks and descriptive test for 25 marks.
- Both the objective and descriptive tests will be online.
- The objective test will have separate timing for every section.
- Candidates will have to answer descriptive test by typing on the computer.
- Descriptive test will be administered immediately after the completion of the objective test.
| Name of the tests | Number of Questions | Maximum Marks | Medium of Exam | Minimum Qualifying Marks | Duration | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SC/ST | Others | |||||
| Reasoning Ability | 30 | 90 | English & Hindi | 40 | 45 | 40 minutes |
| General Knowledge, 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 hour | Knowledge of Language (Descriptive) | 2 | 25 | English & Hindi | 9 | 10 | 30 minutes |
Key Points
LIC AAO Exam Duration – Important Notes:
- The duration of the LIC AAO Preliminary examination is 1 hour, but, the candidates may be required to be at the venue for about 2 hours or more : for completion of formalities such as verification and collection of various requisite documents, logging in, giving of instructions, etc.
- The reporting time mentioned on the call letter is prior to the Start time of the test.
- The duration of the LIC AAO Main examination is 2 hours 30 minutes, but, the candidates may be required to be at the venue for about 2 hours or more : for completion of formalities such as verification and collection of various requisite documents, logging in, giving of instructions, etc.
