The Life Insurance Corporation (LIC) has officially released the LIC AAO notification 2025, for the Assistant Administrative Officer (AAO) and Assistant Engineer (AE) recruitment for 2025.

With over 841 vacancies across different categories, this recruitment drive is one of the biggest opportunities of the year for graduates who aspire to work in the insurance and financial services sector.

The selection process is competitive, involving Prelims, Mains, and Interview, but the rewards in terms of salary, perks, and long-term stability make it a highly sought-after job.

This notification has created a buzz among job seekers because LIC jobs are known for their job security, attractive salary, and career growth opportunities.

Vacancy Breakdown – LIC AAO Notification 2025

LIC has announced a total of 841 posts for AAO (Assistant Administrative Officer) and AE (Assistant Engineer) in 2025. 

These posts are divided into different categories and streams to give opportunities to candidates from various educational and professional backgrounds.

• AAO (Generalist) – 350 posts
  These are open to graduates from any discipline. Generalist officers handle a wide range of administrative and customer service functions across LIC offices.
• AAO (Specialists) – 410 posts
  These positions are for candidates with specialized qualifications. Streams may include IT, Chartered Accountants, Actuarial, Rajbhasha (Hindi), and Legal. Specialists are recruited to provide expertise in their respective fields and support LIC’s operations in technical areas.
• Assistant Engineers (AE) – 81 posts
  These posts are for candidates with engineering degrees. Streams usually include Civil, Electrical, Mechanical, Structural, and Electrical/Mechanical/Architectural backgrounds. AEs are responsible for infrastructure-related work, maintenance, and development of LIC’s properties and facilities across the country.

The distribution of vacancies also follows category-based reservations (UR, SC, ST, OBC, EWS) as per Government of India rules. This ensures fair opportunities for all sections of society.

Note: Reservation is provided as per Government of India norms. Candidates belonging to PwBD (Persons with Benchmark Disabilities) are also eligible for reservation within these categories.

Eligibility Criteria – LIC AAO Notification 2025

To apply for LIC AAO & AE 2025, candidates must meet certain age, education, and category-specific requirements. These ensure that only qualified and suitable candidates take part in the recruitment process.

• Age Limit: Applicants must be between 21 and 30 years as of 1 August 2025. However, relaxations in the upper age limit are provided for reserved categories as per Government norms.
• Educational Qualification:
  • For AAO (Generalist) – A bachelor’s degree in any discipline from a recognized university.
  • For AAO (Specialists) – Graduation with professional qualifications depending on the specialization (e.g., IT, Law, Actuarial Science, Chartered Accountant, Rajbhasha Hindi).
  • For Assistant Engineers (AE) – A degree in Engineering in the relevant stream (Civil, Electrical, Mechanical, etc.) from a recognized institution.

Age Relaxation

In summary: To apply, you must be a graduate (special qualifications for specialist posts), between 21–30 years old, and pay the required fee depending on your category.

Application Fees

Candidates need to pay the application fee/intimation charges online while filling out the form:

The fee once paid is non-refundable. Payment can be made using debit/credit cards, net banking, or UPI through the official LIC portal.

Selection Process

The recruitment follows a three-stage process:

1. Preliminary exam
2. Main exam
3. Interview

Pay and Perks – LIC AAO Notification 2025

Working as an LIC AAO/AE is not only a secure job but also a rewarding one in terms of salary and benefits. The pay scale includes a strong starting basic pay along with multiple allowances that significantly increase the in-hand salary.

• In A-class cities, the gross monthly salary ranges between ₹88,635 and ₹1,26,000.
• With allowances such as HRA, CCA, transport, and medical benefits, the total monthly pay can go up to ₹1.69 lakh.
• Along with the salary, employees enjoy pension, gratuity, group insurance, loan facilities, and housing benefits, making this one of the most attractive government-sector jobs in India.