The LIC ADO Mains exam is one of the most competitive exams in India for those looking to enter the insurance sector. The exam is conducted by the Life Insurance Corporation (LIC) to recruit Assistant Development Officers (ADO) across the country. The exam is divided into three stages: Prelims, Mains and Interview. In this article, we will focus on the LIC ADO Mains exam and provide a comprehensive syllabus breakdown to help you prepare effectively.
The LIC ADO Mains exam is a computer-based exam that consists of five sections: Reasoning Ability, General Knowledge and Current Affairs, Insurance and Financial Market Awareness, Numerical Ability, and English Language. Let’s take a closer look at each of these sections.
LIC ADO Mains Exam Pattern
The LIC ADO Mains Exam consists of two parts – Part I and Part II.
Part I consists of 150 Objective-Type questions carrying a total of 150 marks. Candidates are allowed two hours to complete this section. The questions in Part I will be from three sections – Reasoning Ability, General Knowledge and Current Affairs, and Insurance and Financial Marketing Awareness.
Part II is a descriptive paper of 2 hours and carries a total of 50 marks. Questions in Part II will be on the Insurance and Financial Marketing Awareness section. It is mandatory for the candidate to secure a minimum of 45% marks in the descriptive paper to qualify for the interview round.
1. Reasoning Ability
This section is designed to assess a candidate’s ability to think logically and critically. It usually includes topics such as puzzles, seating arrangement, coding-decoding, blood relation, syllogism, inequality, and data sufficiency.
2. General Knowledge and Current Affairs
This section is designed to assess a candidate’s awareness of current events and general knowledge. Questions can be related to national and international events, politics, economics, sports, science, and technology.
3. Insurance and Financial Market Awareness
This section is designed to assess a candidate’s understanding of the insurance industry and financial markets. Questions can be related to different types of insurance, policies, schemes, and financial institutions.
4. Numerical Ability
This section is designed to assess a candidate’s mathematical and data interpretation skills. Questions can be related to arithmetic, algebra, geometry, mensuration, and data interpretation.
5. English Language
This section is designed to assess a candidate’s ability to read, comprehend and use the English language. Questions can be related to reading comprehension, grammar, vocabulary, and sentence correction.
