LIC NIACL Assistant Exam Syllabus
The LIC (Life Insurance Corporation of India) and NIACL (New India Assurance Company Limited) Assistant Exams are designed to assess candidates for roles in administrative and support functions. The syllabus for these exams typically covers a range of subjects to evaluate candidates’ aptitude, reasoning abilities, and knowledge relevant to insurance and financial services. Below is a comprehensive syllabus for the LIC and NIACL Assistant Exams:
1. English Language
- Grammar: Sentence correction, error spotting, parts of speech, and tenses.
- Comprehension: Reading passages and answering questions based on the passages.
- Vocabulary: Synonyms, antonyms, and contextual meanings.
- Writing Skills: Letter writing, drafting emails, and basic composition.
2. Numerical Ability (Quantitative Aptitude)
- Arithmetic: Percentages, profit and loss, simple and compound interest, ratio and proportion, averages, and number systems.
- Data Interpretation: Analyzing and interpreting data from tables, charts, and graphs.
- Algebra: Basic algebraic operations, equations, and inequalities.
- Geometry and Mensuration: Calculation of areas, volumes, and surface areas of geometric shapes.
3. Reasoning Ability
- Verbal Reasoning: Analogies, series completion, coding-decoding, and logical relationships.
- Non-Verbal Reasoning: Pattern recognition, series, and analogy with figures and diagrams.
- Logical Reasoning: Problem-solving, puzzles, and logical sequences.
4. General Awareness (Current Affairs)
- Current Events: Major national and international news, sports, awards, and important events.
- General Knowledge: Indian history, geography, culture, and important personalities.
- Economic and Political Awareness: Major economic policies, political developments, and international relations.
5. Insurance and Financial Awareness
- Basics of Insurance: Types of insurance, principles of insurance, and insurance policies.
- Financial Products: Knowledge of various financial products such as mutual funds, bonds, and stocks.
- Insurance Industry: Overview of the insurance industry, including key players, market trends, and regulations.
- Regulations and Guidelines: Overview of relevant regulations and guidelines related to insurance.
6. Computer Knowledge (for some exams)
- Basic Computer Skills: Understanding of basic computer operations, MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), and internet usage.
- Computer Terminology: Familiarity with basic computer terminology and concepts.
Exam Preparation Tips:
- Study Material: Use official LIC and NIACL study guides, and refer to books on insurance, financial services, and general knowledge.
- Mock Tests: Take mock tests and practice previous years’ question papers to understand the exam pattern and types of questions.
- Current Affairs: Keep up-to-date with recent news and developments through newspapers, news websites, and current affairs magazines.
