LIC Assistant Engineer (AE) and Assistant Administrative Officer (AAO) recruitment drive for 2025, based on the latest official data:
Key Details at a Glance
- Notification & Application Window
The LIC has officially released the AAO & AE Recruitment 2025 notification. Applications are open from August 16, 2025, to September 8, 2025.
- Application Begin : 16/08/2025
- Last Date for Apply Online : 08/09/2025
- Pay Exam Fee Last Date : 08/09/2025
- Total Vacancies: 841
- Assistant Engineer (AE): 81 posts
- AAO (Specialist): 410 posts
- AAO (Generalist): 350 posts
Detailed Vacancy Breakdown
- AE (Assistant Engineer)
- Civil: 50 posts (SC:8, ST:3, OBC:13, EWS:5, UR:21)
- Electrical: 31 posts (SC:4, ST:3, OBC:8, EWS:3, UR:13)
Eligibility & Age Limit
- AAO (Generalist): Bachelor’s degree in any discipline.
- AE: B.E./B.Tech in Civil or Electrical Engineering with minimum 3 years of experience in planning/execution of multi-storied building projects.
- Age Limit: 21–30 years (as of August 1, 2025)
Application Fees
- SC/ST/PwBD: ₹85 + GST + transaction charges
- Others: ₹700 + GST + transaction charges
Selection Process & Exam Schedule
- Phases: Preliminary → Main → Interview → Pre-recruitment Medical Test
- Marks from Prelims are qualifying only; final merit based on Main + Interview
- Tentative Exam Dates:
- Prelims: October 3, 2025
- Mains: November 8, 2025
AE Post: Exam Details & Other Features
From Testbook / BankersAdda reports for AE:
- Prelim Exam Pattern:
- Reasoning (35 Qs/35 M), Quantitative Aptitude (35/35), English (30/30) – Total: 100 Qs, 70 marks, 60 min
- Main Exam Pattern:
- Objective Section: Reasoning (30 Qs/30 M), General & Insurance Awareness (20/20 M), Professional Knowledge (50/100 M)
- Descriptive Section: Professional (4 of 6 Qs/50 M) + English (2 Qs/25 M)
- Salary for AE:
- Basic Pay: ₹88,635/month (Pay scale: ₹88,635 – 4,385(14) – 1,50,025 – 4,750(4) – 1,69,025)
- Total Emoluments approx. ₹1,26,000/month in ‘A’ Class cities, plus benefits (pension, medical, LTC, loans, etc.)
- Bond Requirement:
- 4-year service bond; ₹5,00,000 liquidated damages applicable if withdrawn early.
- Syllabus Highlights (AE):
- Civil: Topics like structural engineering, soil mechanics, RCC, costing, environmental engineering, surveying, etc.
- Electrical: Areas like power systems, control systems, machines, electronics, transmission, protection, etc.
Summary Table
| Category |
Details |
| Application Period |
Aug 16 – Sept 8, 2025 |
| Total Posts |
841 (AE: 81 |
| Educational Eligibility |
AE: BE/B.Tech with 3 years experience AAO: Any Bachelor’s Degree |
| Age Limit |
21–30 years (as of Aug 1, 2025) |
| Fees |
SC/ST/PwBD: ₹85 |
| Selection Stages |
Prelims → Mains → Interview → Medical |
| AE Prelims Date |
October 3, 2025 (tentative) |
| AE Mains Date |
November 8, 2025 (tentative) |
| AE Salary + Perks |
₹88,635 basic; ~₹1.26 LPA total + allowances & benefits |
| Bond Clause |
4-year service, ₹5 lakh penalty if breached |
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