LIC Assistant Administrative Officer (AAO) Syllabus
The syllabus for the LIC Assistant Administrative Officer (AAO) exam covers a broad range of topics to test candidates on various skills. While specifics can vary slightly from year to year, here’s a comprehensive overview of the general syllabus:
1. Preliminary Examination
Reasoning Ability
- Verbal Reasoning: Analogies, Series Completion, Blood Relations, Direction Sense, Decision Making, and Logical Reasoning.
- Non-Verbal Reasoning: Series, Classification, and Pattern Recognition.
Numerical Ability
- Arithmetic: Number Systems, Percentages, Ratios and Proportions, Averages, Profit and Loss, Simple and Compound Interest, Time and Work, Time and Distance, Mixtures and Allegations.
- Data Interpretation: Tables, Graphs (Bar, Line, Pie), and Caselets.
English Language
- Comprehension: Reading Comprehension Passages.
- Grammar: Sentence Correction, Error Spotting.
- Vocabulary: Synonyms, Antonyms, and Word Usage.
- Cloze Test: Fill in the blanks with appropriate words.
2. Main Examination
Reasoning Ability & Computer Aptitude
- Reasoning Ability: Similar to Preliminary Examination but with more complex questions.
- Computer Aptitude: Basics of Computers, Software and Hardware, Internet, MS Office, Operating Systems, and Computer Fundamentals.
General Knowledge, Current Affairs & General English
- General Knowledge: History, Geography, Indian Polity, Economy, Science, and Culture.
- Current Affairs: National and International Events, Awards, Sports, Important Personalities.
- General English: Similar to the Preliminary Exam but may include more complex comprehension and language skills.
Insurance and Financial Market Awareness
- Insurance: Basic Concepts of Insurance, Types of Insurance, LIC Products, and Services.
- Financial Market Awareness: Basics of Financial Markets, Banking, Economy, and related sectors.
Quantitative Aptitude
- Advanced Topics: Data Interpretation with complex data sets, Advanced Arithmetic, Probability, and Permutations & Combinations.
3. Interview
- Personal Interview: Focus on assessing your suitability for the role, understanding of the insurance sector, communication skills, and overall personality.
Preparation Tips
- Understand the Exam Pattern: The Preliminary Exam is typically an objective-type test, and so is the Main Exam, except the Interview, which is subjective.
- Regular Practice: Work on mock tests and previous year papers to get familiar with the exam pattern and question types.
- Stay Updated: Regularly read newspapers and journals to stay updated with current affairs and general knowledge.
- Revise Regularly: Regular revision of concepts and practice is crucial for retaining information.
- Use Quality Study Material: Invest in good books and resources specific to LIC AAO exam preparation.
