November 2, 2021
LIC DO
LIC Development Officer Exam 2021 Eligibility
Educational Qualification
- Aspiring candidates should have passed a bachelor’s degree from a recognized University in any discipline or its equivalent recognized as such by the Central.
Age Limits
- The aspiring candidate should not be below 21 years and above 30 years of age.
- Relaxation in the upper age limit is as per rules for specified categories including SC / ST / OBC etc.
Nationality
- A candidate must be either a citizen of India or one holding eligibility certificates issued by the Government of India.
LIC Development Officer Exam 2021 Syllabus
The syllabus of LIC Development Officer’s Exams is as follows:-
1. Test of Reasoning
This test would include questions of both verbal and non-verbal types.
The test may include questions on analogies, similarities, differences, space visualization, problem-solving, analysis, judgment, decision-making, visual memory, discrimination, observation, relationship concepts, arithmetical reasoning, verbal and figure classification, arithmetical number series, etc.
The test will also include questions designed to test the candidate’s abilities to deal with abstract ideas and symbols and their relationships, arithmetical computation, and other analytical functions.
2. Test of English Language
This is a test to see how well you know English. English language ability would be tested through questions on grammar, vocabulary, sentence completion, synonyms, antonyms, comprehension of a passage, etc.
3. Test of Numerical Ability
Questions will be designed to test the ability of arithmetical computation of whole numbers, decimals, and fractions and the relationship between numbers.
The questions would be based on arithmetical concepts and the relationship between numbers and not on complicated arithmetical computations.
4. Test of General Knowledge and General Awareness
The questions in Clerical Aptitude will be set to test the candidate’s perceptual accuracy and aptitude.
This is the ability to notice similarities and differences between the pairs of names and numbers.
Questions in Clerical Aptitude will also assess in addition to perceptual accuracy and aptitude, ability to handle office routine work like filing, abbreviating, indexing, etc.
LIC Development Officer Exam 2021 Pattern
LIC ADO 2021, Prelims Exam Structure
| Topic | Number of Questions | Duration |
| Quantitative Aptitude |
35 | 20 minutes |
| Reasoning Ability |
35 | 20 minutes |
| English Language |
30 | 20 minutes |
| Total | 100 | 60 minutes/ 1 hour |
LIC ADO 2021, Mains Exam Structure
| Topic | Number of Questions | Marks |
| Reasoning Ability and Numerical Ability |
25 | 10 |
| General Language, Current Affairs, and English Language |
25 | 15 |
| Insurance and Financial Marketing Awareness | 50 | 125 |
| Total | 100 |
150 |
Note: There is a negative marking of ¼ marks for each wrong question
Step 3
Group Discussion & Interview:
Qualifying candidates will be called for Group Discussion and Interview and the shortlisted candidates from Step 2 will be considered for final selection to the post of probationary officer.
Note: Candidates have to pass both Step 1nd Step 2 for final selection.
LIC Development Officer Exam 2021 Dates
LIC Development Officer Exam is normally held in the month of August.
How to apply for the LIC Development Officer exam 2021?
Aspiring candidates can apply for the LIC development officer exam ONLINE only through LIC official website.
LIC Development Officer Exam 2021 fees
The Fee for LIC Development Officer Exam Will be as follows:
| Category | Fees |
| For General Category Candidates | Rs. 600/- (Rs. Thirty only) |
| For SC/ST Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes Candidates | Rs. 50/- |