LIC (Life Insurance Corporation of India)
LIC AAO Exam Pattern 2027 — Complete Question Paper Structure
Understand the marking scheme, section weights, question distribution and time strategy for Life Insurance Corporation of India Assistant Administrative Officer
Exam Pattern at a Glance
Exam Mode
Online (CBT)
Language
English & Hindi
Negative Marking
-0.25
Sections
5
Section-wise Pattern
| Subject / Section | Questions | Marks per Q | Total Marks | Time (approx) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reasoning (30) | 20 | +1 | 20 | 12 min |
| Quantitative Aptitude (35) | 20 | +1 | 20 | 12 min |
| English Language (30) | 20 | +1 | 20 | 12 min |
| Insurance and Financial Market Awareness (35) | 20 | +1 | 20 | 12 min |
| Professional Knowledge (Mains 30Q) | 20 | +1 | 20 | 12 min |
| Total | 100 | — | 100 | 60 min |
Time is indicative. Candidates can attempt sections in any order in CBT mode.
Marking Scheme
Correct Answer
+1
marks
Wrong Answer
-0.25
marks
Unattempted
0
marks
Marking Scheme
+1 for correct, -0.25 for incorrect
Example Calculation:
If you attempt 60 questions, get 45 correct and 15 wrong:
Score = 45 × 1 − 15 × 0.25 = 41.25 marks
Skip questions you're unsure about — negative marking can reduce your score significantly.
Time Management Strategy
You have approximately 36.0 seconds per question on average.
| Phase | Time Budget | Target Questions |
|---|---|---|
| First pass (attempt easy Qs) | 36 min | 70 Qs |
| Second pass (attempt medium) | 18 min | 20 Qs |
| Review & guess | 6 min | Remaining |
Year-wise Pattern Changes
| Year | Questions | Duration | Key Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 100 | 60 min | Current pattern |
| 2024 | 100 | 60 min | No major change |
| 2023 | 100 | 60 min | Section added |
Pattern history is approximate. Always check official notification.
Difficulty Distribution
Approximate question count: ~20 Easy | ~40 Medium | ~40 Hard
Based on difficulty level: hard. Actual distribution may vary.
Frequently Asked Questions
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