The Life Insurance Corporation (LIC) will release the LIC ADO Recruitment Notification to recruit candidates for the post of Apprentice Development Officer (ADO). LIC offers candidates an opportunity to join the Government Sector by clearing one of the most reputed Insurance Exams. The details regarding the online registration process will be released along with the notification PDF. The complete details for the recruitment drive have been provided below in this article.
Established in 1956, Life Insurance Corporation of India LIC is currently India’s largest Insurance Company of India which is an Indian state-owned Insurance Group and Investment Company. LIC holds various departments with thousands of workers all across the country, playing an important role in building the Economy of the country.
LIC ADO Notification 2025
The LIC ADO Notification 2025 will be released by the Life Insurance Corporation, announcing the number of vacancies for the post of Apprentice Development Officer. The notification PDF will carry all the essential details regarding the LIC ADO Recruitment 2025, like registration dates, eligibility criteria, selection process, and more. As the notification will be released by the officials, we will also provide a direct link below to download the Notification PDF.
LIC ADO Recruitment 2025- Overview
Life Insurance Corporation (LIC) will soon begin with the recruitment drive for Apprentice Development Officer posts with the release of the LIC ADO Notification 2025. The updated details will be discussed in the table below.
| LIC ADO Recruitment 2025 Summary | |
| Organization | Life Insurance Corporation (LIC) |
| Posts | Apprentice Development Officer |
| Vacancies | To be Notified |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Registration Dates | To be Announced |
| Educational Qualification | Graduation |
| Age Limit | 21 to 30 years |
| Selection Process | Prelims, Mains, and Interview |
| Salary | Rs. 51500/- |
| Official Website | www.licindia.in |
LIC ADO 2025 Exam Date
Life Insurance Corporation (LIC) will release the complete schedule for LIC ADO Recruitment 2025 along with LIC ADO Notification 2025. The important dates for the LIC ADO 2025 Exam will also be updated here:
| LIC ADO Recruitment 2025- Important Dates | |
| Events | Dates |
| LIC ADO Notification 2025 | Will be released soon |
| LIC ADO Apply Online 2025 | -- |
| Closure of registration of application | -- |
LIC ADO Vacancy 2025
For the LIC ADO recruitment 2025, the number of vacancies will be released along with the LIC ADO Notification 2025. Previously, a total of 9294 vacancies were announced by the Life Insurance Corporation of India. As the recruitment Notification was released for different regions, the vacancies are different for different regions as well. The Zone-wise LIC ADO vacancy 2023 is mentioned below:
| LIC ADO Vacancy 2023 | |
| Region Name | Vacancies |
| Eastern Zonal Office (Kolkata) | 1049 |
| Western Zonal Office (Mumbai) | 1942 |
| Northern Zonal Office (New Delhi) | 1216 |
| East Central Zonal Office (Patna) | 669 |
| North Central Zonal Office (Kanpur) | 1033 |
| Southern Zonal Office (Chennai) | 1516 |
| South Central Zonal Office (Hyderabad) | 1408 |
| Central Zonal Office (Bhopal) | 561 |
| Total | 9394 |
LIC ADO Application Form 2025
The interested and eligible candidates can fill out their application forms at the Life Insurance Corporation's official website www.licindia.in once the registration process is started. The registration dates for the post of ADO will be released along with the notification, and once the registration process is started by the officials, we will also provide a direct link below to apply online for the LIC ADO Recruitment 2025.
LIC ADO Recruitment 2025 Application Fee
Candidates belonging to the UR/OBC category have to pay an application fee of Rs. 600/-. Candidates belonging to the SC/ST/PwD category have to pay an application fee of Rs. 50/-.
| LIC ADO Recruitment 2025 Application Fee | |
| Category | Application Fee |
| UR/OBC | Rs. 600/- |
| SC/ST/EWS | Rs. 50/- |
Steps to Apply Online for LIC ADO Recruitment 2025
Step 1- Visit the official website of LIC at www.licindia.in.
Step 2- Scroll down the homepage and click on “Careers”, which redirects to a new page.
Step 3- Search for LIC Apprentice Development Officer Notification and click on Apply Online.
Step 4- Enter the details asked for registration, such as your name, email ID, and mobile number.
Step 5- A provisional registration number and password will be sent to the registered Email ID and Mobile number.
Step 6- Log in to complete the application procedure using the login credentials generated at the time of registration.
Step 7- Fill up the personal, academic details, and communication details correctly.
Step 8- Upload the photograph, signature, left-hand thumb Impression, etc.
Step 9- After verification, pay the required application fee through online mode only.
Step 10- Download the LIC ADO 2025 application form and save it for future reference.
LIC ADO 2025 Eligibility Criteria
To apply for the LIC ADO Recruitment 2025, candidates must be citizens of India and must fulfill the required eligibility criteria in terms of Educational Qualification and Age Limit as specified by the officials. The details regarding the educational qualification and age limit that have to be fulfilled by the candidates have been mentioned below.
LIC ADO Education Qualification
The candidates must hold a bachelor’s degree in hand in any discipline from a recognized university in India established under a statute/approved for the purpose or the Fellowship of the Insurance Institute of India, Mumbai.
LIC ADO Age Limit
To be eligible to apply for the post of Apprentice Development Officer post the age of the candidate must not be less than 21 years and must not exceed 30 years.
LIC ADO: Age Relaxation
| Category | Upper Age Limit |
|---|---|
| SC/ST | 35 years |
| OBC | 33 years |
| LIC Employee who is not a member of a SC or a ST or OBCs | 42 years |
| LIC Employee who is a member of OBCs (other than those in the creamy layer) | 45 years |
| LIC Employee who is a member of a SC or ST | 47 years |
| LIC Agent or Other than Agent (such as DSE/FSE) who is not a member of SC or ST or OBCs | 40 years |
| LIC Agent or Other than Agent (such as DSE/FSE)who is a member of OBCs (Other than those in the creamy layer) | 43 years |
| LIC Agent or Other than Agent (such as DSE/FSE) who is a member of a SC or a ST | 45 years |
| Ex-serviceman | 30, increased by the number of years of service in the armed forces subject to maximum age of 45 years where he is a member of OBCs and, 47 years where he is a member of SC or ST and, Maximum of 42 years in other than SC, ST, OBC cases |
| All Others | 30 Years |
LIC ADO Experience
Let's have a look at the detailed Experience Required for different posts offered through ADO.
| Category of Applicant | For Recruitment in Urban Area | For Recruitment in Rural Area |
|---|---|---|
| Employee Category | 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 Category | 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 ₹ 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 |
| Other | Preference would be given to candidates who have at least 2 years experience in life insurance industry. | Preference would be given to candidates who have at least 2 years experience in life insurance industry. |
LIC ADO Selection Process 2025
The selection will be made on the basis of an online test, followed by an interview of the candidates who qualify in the online test and subsequent pre-recruitment Medical examination. An Apprentice Development Officer will have to undergo Theoretical & Field Sales Training for the period as decided by LIC of India. An Apprentice Development Officer, who successfully completes the apprenticeship and, in the opinion of the Recruiting Authority, is suitable for appointment to the service of the Corporation, may be appointed as a Probationary Development
LIC ADO 2025 Exam Pattern
LIC ADO 2025 will be conducted in three phases:
- Prelims Exam
- Mains Exam
- Interview Process
Let's have a look at the exam pattern for different posts offered through the LIC ADO 2025 exam.
LIC ADO Prelims Exam Pattern
- Preliminary Examination consisting of an objective test will be conducted online.
- The LIC ADO Prelims exam will have three sections, and for each section, there will be a separate timing.
- English Language test will be of a qualifying nature, and the marks in English Language will not be counted for ranking
| SNo. | Sections | Number of Questions | Total Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Reasoning | 35 | 35 | 20 minutes |
| 2. | Numerical Ability | 35 | 35 | 20 minutes |
| 3. | English Language | 30 | 30** | 20 minutes |
| Total | 100 | 70 | 60 minutes | |
English Language test will be of a qualifying nature, and the marks in the English Language will not be counted for ranking.
LIC ADO Mains Exam Pattern
- LIC ADO Main Examination, consisting of an objective test, will be conducted online.
- LIC ADO Main examination will consist of objective tests for 160 marks for a composite duration of 120 minutes.
| Sections | Number of Questions | Total Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reasoning Ability & Numerical Ability | 50 | 50 | 120 minutes |
| General Knowledge, Current Affairs and English Language with Special Emphasis on Grammar and vocabulary | 50 | 50 | |
| Insurance and Financial Marketing Awareness with special emphasis on knowledge of Life Insurance and Financial Sector | 60 | 60 | |
| Total | 160 | 160 |
For Employee Category
| Sections | Number of Questions | Total Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reasoning Ability & Numerical Ability | 20 | 20 | 120 minutes |
| General Knowledge, Current Affairs and English Language with Special Emphasis on Grammar and vocabulary | 20 | 20 | |
| Elements of Insurance and Marketing of Insurance. | 60 | 120 | |
| Total | 100 | 160 |
For Agents Category
| Sections | Number of Questions | Total Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reasoning Ability & Numerical Ability | 20 | 20 | 120 minutes |
| General Knowledge, Current Affairs and English Language with Special Emphasis on Grammar and vocabulary | 20 | 20 | |
| Practice and Principle of Insurance Marketing | 60 | 120 | |
| Total | 100 | 160 |
Interview Process
Marks obtained in the Main Examination only will be considered for shortlisting for interview, and marks obtained in the Main Examination + marks obtained in the Interview will be considered for thefinal merit listing of candidates. The Maximum Interview marks are 40.
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LIC ADO 2025 Salary
On appointment as a Probationary Development Officer, basic pay of Rs. 35650/- per month (except for Employee Category candidates) on the scale of Rs. 35,650-2200(2)-40,050-2595(2)-45,240-2645(17)-90,205 and other admissible allowances as per rules shall be payable. Total emoluments at the minimum of the scale, inclusive of House Rent Allowance& City Compensatory Allowance wherever admissible depending upon the classification of the city, will be approximately Rs. 56000/- in ‘A’ Class City. Other benefits include Gratuity, Defined Contributory Pension Scheme, LTC, Medical Benefit, Group Insurance, Group Personal Accident Insurance, vehicle advance (2-wheeler/4-wheeler), reimbursement towards the cost of Brief Case/leather bag, mobile handset, supply of dailies as per rules and on confirmation in service, attractive performance linked Incentives.
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