Like every year, this year also, LIC will conduct the LIC ADO 2023 exam where for final appointment candidates are required to clear three phases of the selection process i.e. Prelims and Mains Exam, Personal Interview, and Medical test. As per the LIC ADO 2023 Exam Pattern, the candidates need to score the minimum qualifying marks in both the Prelims and Mains exams. This selection process is conducted for hiring candidates in three major categories mentioned below.
- Current LIC Employees: For candidates who are currently full-time LIC employees in III Grade Salary.
- Current LIC Agents: For candidates working as Agents in Life Insurance Corporation.
- Open Market Category: For every individual who wishes to appear in LIC ADO 2023 Exam.
Note: The LIC ADO 2023 Prelims exam is compulsory for Open Market Category candidates only.
Open Market Category
The selection process for open market category candidates is mentioned below.
Prelims and Mains Exam
| Exams | Total Questions | Total Marks | Duration |
| LIC ADO 2023 Prelims Exam | 100 | 70 (Max) | 60minutes |
| LIC ADO 2023 Mains Exam | 160 | 160 (Max) | 120minutes |
Key Points
- Clearing the Prelims exam is mandatory for Open Market Category Candidates.
- This exam will be conducted online in English and Hindi Language.
- The Prelims Exam will carry 100 objective questions from three major sections, English Language, Reasoning, and Numerical Ability.
- The Mains exam will be conducted in two phases comprising questions from sections such as G.K, Current Affairs, English Language, Insurance, and Financial Awareness.
- Candidates must acquire minimum qualifying marks for clearing the Prelims and Mains exams.
Interview
This phase will evaluate the candidate’s personality on the basis of questions related to aptitude and general skills.
Medical Test
This is the final phase of the LIC ADO Open Market Category Selection Process where the qualifying candidates undergo a medical examination.
LIC Agents
Interested LIC agents can check the details about these three phases down below.
| Sections | Details |
| Mains Exam II | Number of Questions (40) Total Marks (40) |
| Mains Exam III | Number of Questions (60) Total Marks (120) |
| Interview | General Aptitude and Personality Test Total Marks (37-40) |
| Medical Test | Candidates must be medically fit |
Key Points
- For the current LIC Agents attempting LIC ADO 2023 Prelims exam is not compulsory.
- The candidates applying for this category will have to clear two papers, Paper II, and Paper III.
- In Paper II, candidates will be given 40 objective questions for 40 marks.
- In Paper III, candidates will be given 60 objective questions for 120 marks.
- The candidates after clearing the online written test will go through an interview round followed by a medical test.
LIC Employees
The selection process for LIC employees is classified into three phases, Paper II and Paper III, Interview followed by a medical test. Candidates falling under this category can check the details below.
| Sections | Details |
| Mains Exam I | Number of Questions (40) Maximum Marks (40) |
| Mains Exam II | Number of Questions (40) Total Marks (40) |
| Mains Exam III | Number of Questions (60) Total Marks (120) |
| Interview | General Aptitude and Personality Test Total Marks (37-40) |
| Medical Test | Candidates must be medically fit |
Key points
- The LIC ADO 2023 Selection process for LIC Employees will comprise three exams, Paper I, Paper II, and Paper III.
- Candidates are required to score minimum qualifying marks for clearing the LIC ADO 2023 exam.
- Shortlisted candidates will be called for an Interview Round followed by a medical examination.
LIC ADO 2023 Selection Process FAQs
The selection process comprises three phases, Prelims and Mains Exams, Interviews, and Medical tests.
The selection criteria for open market candidates are classified into three phases Prelims and Mains Exam, Interview, and Medical test. The clearing Prelims exam is mandatory for open market category candidates.
For an Interview round, candidates will be offered 37-40 marks.
Yes, there will be a medical Examination.
No, the Prelims exam is only compulsory for the candidates applying for the Open-Market Category.
The LIC ADO Syllabus, is it the same for all positions?
The LIC ADO Prelims Exam Syllabus is the same for all postings, but the LIC ADO Mains Exam Syllabus varies depending on the post.
What is the procedure for selection for LIC ADO positions?
Preliminaries, Mains, and Interviews make up the LIC ADO 2023 selection process.
Will the 2023 LIC ADO Recruitment Exam include any negative marking?
Yes. One-fourth (1/4) of the total score for that question will be deducted for each incorrect response.
How many positions will there be overall for LIC ADO in 2023?
This year, there are 9394 open positions in all cadre.
What is the mode of LIC ADO Prelims Exam ?
The LIC ADO Prelims Exam will be administered online (computer-based test) and all questions will be of the objective kind.
How many questions are there in total in the LIC ADO Prelims Test?
There are 100 total questions in the LIC ADO Prelims Test for candidates in the Open Market Category.