The Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) conducted the Assistant Administrative Officer (AAO) Prelims exam on October 3, 2025 , across various cities in India. The computer-based test, held in four shifts, aimed to fill 760 vacancies for AAO Generalist and Specialist posts. The exam featured a negative marking scheme, deducting 1/4th mark for each incorrect answer.
Initial analysis indicates an overall difficulty level of Easy to Moderate . Candidates achieving between 69 to 74 good attempts are considered competitive. The English Language section was qualifying only; its marks do not contribute to the final merit list.
Exam Overview and Difficulty
The LIC AAO Prelims exam comprised three sections: Reasoning, Quantitative Aptitude, and English Language. The total exam duration was one hour.
| Subject | Questions | Difficulty Level | Good Attempts |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reasoning | 35 | Easy to Moderate | 22-24 |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 35 | Moderate | 21-23 |
| English Language | 30 | Easy | 23-24 |
| Total | 100 | Easy to Moderate | 67-75 |
For qualifying, minimum marks were set: 18 for Reasoning and Quantitative Aptitude (16 for SC/ST/PWBD), and 10 for English Language (9 for SC/ST/PWBD).
Detailed Section Analysis
Quantitative Aptitude Topics
The Quantitative Aptitude section included a mix of arithmetic, quadratic equations, simplification, and data interpretation questions.
| Topics | No. Of Questions |
|---|---|
| Arithmetic | 10 |
| Quadratic Equations | 5 |
| Simplification | 5 |
| Table DI | 5 |
| Line DI | 5 |
| Caselet DI | 5 |
| Total | 35 |
Reasoning Topics
Reasoning covered various puzzle types, inequalities, and series questions.
| Topics | No. of Questions |
|---|---|
| Alphanumeric Series | 1-2 |
| Direction | 2-3 |
| Syllogism | 2-3 |
| Sequence-Based Puzzle | 2 |
| Inequalities | 3 |
| Circular arrangement | 5 |
| Floor-Based Puzzle | 5 |
| Box-Based Puzzle | 5 |
| Row Puzzle | 3 |
| Month-Based Puzzle | 5 |
| Total | 35 |
English Language Topics
The English section focused on comprehension, grammar, and vocabulary.
| Topics | No. Of Questions |
|---|---|
| Reading Comprehension | 10 |
| Match The Column | 2-3 |
| Error Detection | 3-4 |
| Cloze Test | 5-6 |
| Word Swap | 5 |
| Phrase Replacements | 4 |
| Total | 30 |
Exam Schedule
The Prelims exam was conducted in four distinct shifts throughout the day.
| Shifts | LIC AAO Reporting Time | LIC AAO Exam Start Time | LIC AAO Exam End Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 08:00 AM | 09:00 AM | 10:00 AM |
| 2 | 10:30 AM | 11:30 AM | 12:30 PM |
| 3 | 01:00 PM | 02:00 PM | 03:00 PM |
| 4 | 03:30 PM | 04:30 PM | 05:30 PM |
Expected Cut-Off Marks 2025
Based on exam difficulty and candidate performance, the expected cut-off marks for the LIC AAO Prelims 2025 are as follows:
| Category | Expected Cut Off Marks |
|---|---|
| SC | 50-55 |
| ST | 45-50 |
| OBC | 53-58 |
| EWS | 53-58 |
| UR | 58-63 |
| LD | 45-50 |
| VI | 46-51 |
| HI | 35-40 |
| ID/MD | 35-40 |
Official cut-off marks will be released by LIC along with the results. Candidates who qualify the prelims exam will proceed to the LIC AAO Mains examination.
Previous Year’s Cut-Offs (2023)
For reference, the 2023 LIC AAO Prelims cut-off marks are provided:
| Category | Cut Off Marks 2023 |
|---|---|
| SC | 48 |
| ST | 45 |
| OBC | 52 |
| EWS | 52 |
| UR | 55 |
| LD | 44 |
| VI | 46 |
| HI | 32 |
| ID/MD | 32 |