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LIC Assistant Recruitment 2026

The detailed notification for LIC Assistant Recruitment 2026 has not been released yet by the Life Insurance Corporation of India on its official website, LIC India. Once the official notification is released, we will update this page with the latest information related to vacancies, exam dates, eligibility, selection process, exam pattern, syllabus, and salary. Until then, all the details provided in this article are based on the previous LIC Assistant 2019 notification.

LIC Assistant Recruitment 2026 Details
Conducting Body Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC)
Post Name Assistant (Clerk — Class 3)
Job Roles Cashier, Single Window Operator, Customer Service Executive
Total Vacancies To Be Announced (TBA)
Application Mode Online
Official Website licindia.in
Exam Mode Online (CBT)
Age Limit 18 – 30 Years
Qualification Bachelor's Degree
Recruitment Stages Prelims → Mains → Pre-Recruitment Medical
Gross Monthly Salary ₹38,000 – ₹40,080 (approx.)


LIC Assistant Exam Date 2026

LIC has not released the official exam dates for the 2026 recruitment cycle yet, and all important dates remain pending as of May 2026. Candidates should regularly check LIC India and bookmark this page for future updates.

Event Expected Date
Official Notification Release To Be Announced
Online Application Start Date To Be Announced
Online Application Last Date To Be Announced
Prelims Exam Date To Be Announced
Mains Exam Date To Be Announced
Pre-Recruitment Medical Test To Be Announced


LIC Assistant 2026 Selection Process

The LIC Assistant selection process consists of three stages, and only the Mains examination marks are considered for final merit ranking. The Preliminary Exam is qualifying in nature, while the Medical Test checks fitness before appointment.

There is no interview round in the recruitment process. Candidates must clear each stage separately to move forward in the selection process.

Stage Stage Name Purpose
Phase 1 Preliminary Examination Shortlisting for Mains — marks not counted in final merit
Phase 2 Main Examination Final merit listing — only these marks count
Phase 3 Pre-Recruitment Medical Test Medical fitness check before appointment


LIC Assistant Age Limit

Candidates applying for LIC Assistant must be at least 18 years old and not more than 30 years old, and the age calculation will follow the cut-off date mentioned in the official notification. Applicants must also be Indian citizens.

Criteria Requirement
Minimum Age 18 Years
Maximum Age 30 Years
Nationality Indian Citizen


LIC Assistant Educational Qualification

Candidates must possess a Bachelor’s degree in any discipline from a recognised university or institution, and there is no mandatory subject requirement for the Assistant post. Graduates from arts, science, commerce, engineering, and other streams are eligible to apply.

Criteria Requirement
Minimum Qualification Bachelor's Degree (any discipline)
University / Institute Must be a recognised university or institution
Stream / Subject No restriction — any discipline accepted
Additional Qualification Not mandatory (computer knowledge may be an advantage)

 

LIC Assistant 2026 Exam Pattern

The LIC Assistant exam is conducted in two phases — Prelims and Mains — through online Computer-Based Test mode with sectional timing in both stages. A negative marking of 0.25 marks applies for every incorrect answer in both examinations. The prelims examination carries 100 marks, while the Mains examination carries 200 marks.

LIC Assistant 2026 Prelims Exam Pattern

The Prelims exam serves as a screening stage with 100 questions for 100 marks and a total duration of 60 minutes. This phase contains sectional timing, and its marks are not included in the final merit list.

Each section has a separate 20-minute limit. Candidates must attempt the paper within the allotted sectional time only.

Section Number of Questions Total Marks Duration
Reasoning Ability 35 35 20 Minutes
Numerical Ability 35 35 20 Minutes
English Language / Hindi Language 30 30 20 Minutes
Total 100 100 60 Minutes


LIC Assistant 2026 Mains Exam Pattern

The Mains examination is the final ranking stage with 200 questions carrying 200 marks and a total duration of 150 minutes. This score alone determines the final selection merit list.

The exam contains five sections with separate sectional timing. Candidates must clear each section individually because section-wise cutoffs apply.

Section Number of Questions Total Marks Duration
Reasoning Ability & Computer Aptitude 40 40 30 Minutes
General / Financial Awareness 40 40 30 Minutes
Quantitative Aptitude 40 40 40 Minutes
English Language 40 40 30 Minutes
Hindi Language 40 40 30 Minutes
Total 200 200 150 Minutes

Candidates must qualify each section separately. A high overall score cannot compensate for failing to clear an individual sectional cutoff.

LIC Assistant 2026 Syllabus

The LIC Assistant syllabus covers topics from both the Prelims and Mains examinations, including Reasoning, Quantitative Aptitude, General and Financial Awareness, and Language subjects. Some subjects appear in both phases, while Computer Aptitude is tested only in the Mains exam.

Reasoning Ability and Quantitative Aptitude are common to both stages. General and Financial Awareness appears only in the Mains exam. English or Hindi Language sections are included in both phases, while Computer Aptitude is combined with Reasoning in Mains.

Subject Key Topics
Reasoning Ability Syllogism, Seating Arrangement (Circular & Linear), Coding-Decoding, Blood Relations, Alpha-Numeric Series, Puzzles, Analogy, Odd One Out, Statement-Based Questions
Quantitative Aptitude Data Interpretation, Number Series, Approximation, Time & Work, Speed, Distance & Time, Simple & Compound Interest, Profit & Loss, Average, Mixture & Allegations
General / Financial Awareness Indian Economy, Overview of the Indian Financial System, Credit and Monetary Policies, Current Affairs (National & International), Currency & Capital, Awards & Honours, General History & Geography
English Language Reading Comprehension, Cloze Test, Error Spotting, Sentence Improvement, Sentence Arrangement, Synonyms & Antonyms, Phrases & Idioms, Elementary Grammar
Computer Aptitude (Mains only) Basic computer operations, MS Office, internet fundamentals, hardware/software awareness


LIC Assistant 2026 Salary

The basic pay for LIC Assistant starts at ₹27,840 per month, while the gross monthly salary ranges between approximately ₹38,000 and ₹40,080 after allowances. The salary package includes Dearness Allowance, House Rent Allowance, and Travel Allowance as per LIC rules.

The salary figures currently available are based on the previous official notification released in 2019. LIC may revise the pay structure in the 2026 notification after its official release.

Full Pay Scale: ₹27,840-840(1)-28,680-915(2)-30,510-1030(5)-35,760-1195(2)-38,150-1455(3)-42,515-1510(2)-45,535-1610(5)-53,585

Component Amount
Basic Pay ₹27,840/- per month
Dearness Allowance (DA) As per LIC rules (variable)
House Rent Allowance (HRA) As per LIC rules (city-based)
Travel Allowance (TA) As per LIC rules
Gross Monthly Salary (Approx.) ₹38,000 – ₹40,080/-

LIC Assistant Exam Pattern

There are two phases in LIC Assistant Exam: Preliminary (Prelims) and Mains Exam. Check detailed patterns of each phase.

LIC Assistant Exam Pattern- Prelims

  • There will be 3 sections in the Written Exam, namely: Reasoning, English Language / Hindi Language, Quantitative Aptitude

  • Total Duration of the written exam – 1 hour

Preliminary Examination consisting of objective test will be conducted online

Topics No. of Questions Total Marks Duration
Reasoning   35   35 20 minutes
Quantitative Aptitude   35   35 20 minutes
English Language / Hindi Language   30   30 20 minutes
Total   100   100 60 minutes

Note: English/Hindi Language test is a qualifying exam and marks in the Language section will not be considered for the ranking.

LIC Assistant Exam Pattern- Mains

After qualifying for Preliminary Exam, candidates would be appearing for the LIC Mains exam. The Main Exam Pattern of LIC Assistant is given :

Topics No. of Questions Marks Duration
Reasoning Ability & Computer Aptitude   40   40 30 Minutes
General/ Financial Awareness   40   40 30 Minutes
Quantitative Aptitude   40   40 40 Minutes
English Language   40   40 30 Minutes
Hindi Language   40   40 30 Minutes
Total   200   200 2 Hours 30 Minutes

 

  • The main examination will consist of objective tests for 200 marks.
  • The objective test will be conducted in online mode.
  • There will be negative marks of ¼ marks for wrong answers in the Objective tests for the main examination
  • The objective test will have separate timing for every section.
  • Qualification of the Preliminary exam is essential to appear for Mains Exam. However, the marks obtained in the Preliminary Examination (Phase I) will not be added to the marks of Mains for selection.
  • Thus, the final selection will be based on the marks obtained by a candidate in Main Examination (Phase II)

Medical Test

The applicants have to be medically fit for getting recruited as the LIC Assistant. They have to undergo a medical test. The eligible candidates who have cracked all the stages of the examination and are medically fit would be able to make their way through to the LIC Assistant job.

LIC Assistant Syllabus

The LIC Assistant Exam consists of Prelims, Mains, and Medical test. As of now, the LIC Syllabus 2026 is not yet released. But we have provided candidates with the previous years syllabus which will help them get familiar with the exam. The latest LIC Assistant Syllabus will be updated as soon as it is released by the official authorities The syllabus for prelims and mains exams is mentioned in the tables below:

LIC Assistant Prelims Syllabus

There is a different syllabus for both prelims and main examination. The syllabus for the prelims exam is mentioned below:

Subject Topics
Numerical Ability Syllabus
  • Approximation
  • Data Interpretation
  • Data Sufficiency
  • Number Series
  • Quadratic Equations
  • Quantity Based Questions
  • Simplification
Reasoning Ability Syllabus
  • Series
  • Coding-Decoding
  • Data Sufficiency
  • Inequality reasoning
  • Number Series
  • Puzzles
  • Seating Arrangement
  • Syllogism
English Language Syllabus
  • Error Detection 
  • Fill in the Blanks
  • Para jumbles
  • Reading Comprehension
  • Cloze test 
  • Error Correction

 

LIC Assistant Mains Syllabus

You can check the detailed LIC Assistant Mains Syllabus 2026 below:

Subject Topics
LIC Assistant Syllabus for Reasoning Ability & Computer Aptitude
  • Statement based Questions
  • Number Series
  • Syllogism 
  • Seating Arrangement 
  • Coding-Decoding
  • Alpha Numeric Series
  • Puzzles
  • Blood Relation
  • Analogy
  • Odd One Out
LIC Assistant Syllabus for Quantitative Aptitude
  • Data Interpretation
  • Time and Work
  • Speed Distance and Time
  • Number Series
  • Approximation
  • Simple Interest 
  • Compound Interest
  • Profit and Loss
  • Averages
  • Mixture and Allegations
LIC Assistant Syllabus for General/Financial Awareness
  • Recent credit and monetary policies, 
  • Indian Economy, 
  • Overview of Indian Financial System, 
  • Current Affairs, 
  • National and International Matters, 
  • Currency and Capital, 
  • Awards and Honors, 
  • General History, 
  • Geography, 
  • Biology and Applied Science
LIC Assistant Syllabus for the English Language
  • Reading Comprehension
  • Sentence Arrangement 
  • Cloze Test
  • Error Spotting
  • Sentence Improvement
  • Synonyms-Antonyms
  • Idioms and Phrases
  • Elementary Grammar
LIC Assistant Syllabus for the Hindi Language
  • Questions based on Hindi Grammar, Sentence Correction, Error Selection, Filling in the Blanks in the Passage, Text Comprehension, Synonyms/Antonyms, Incomprehensible Words

LIC Assistant Salary 2026

Life Insurance Corporation of India is an organization that holds very much repute. Candidates who are preparing for the exam are also entitled to know the LIC Assistant Salary including their pay scale, structure, promotion, increments, and allowances. LIC is a public sector undertaking the Government of India. An opportunity to work with LIC is no less than a lavish government job. The job profile comes with a lot of perks including a secured job & future, a good salary & allowances, and great promotions. LIC Assistant is an entry-level position. However, after the appointment, with experience of working or their daily schedules, the employee will get huge opportunities to prove the work qualities that can provide a promotion to them and can also help them to reach the senior post.

LIC Assistant Salary Structure

LIC Assistant Salary Structure has been described below. The basic pay and maximum in-hand salary are given. Basic pay of Rs. 27,840 per month on the scale of Rs.27,840-840(1)-28,680-915(2)-30,510-1030(5)-35,760-1195(2)-38150-1455(3)-42,515-1510(2)-45,535-1610(5)-53,585 and other admissible allowances as per rules. That is the maximum salary of an LIC Assistant earned without promotion is Rs. 40080

LIC Assistant Salary Structure 2026
Basic Pay  Rs. 27,840
DA  Rs. 10,553.14
DA (Arrears)  Rs. 176.27
HRA  Rs. 1987.65
Transport Allowance  Rs. 680
Temp Cash Allowance  Rs. 800
Cadre Spl. Allowance  Rs. 2000
Tech Exam Allowance  Rs. 555
Tech Exam Allowance (Arrears)  Rs. 555
Gross Salary  Rs. 45,147.06
Deduction  Rs. 6731.06
Net Salary  Rs. 38416.00

LIC Assistant Salary- Perks & Allowance

LIC Assistant’s salary slip includes a number of allowances, basic pay, and gratuity. The salary is a huge motivation for candidates to score well and clear the exam. The following Perks and Allowances are included in the salary slip of a LIC Assistant.

  1. Graduation Increment
  2. House Rent Allowance & City Compensatory Allowance
  3. Defined Contributory Pension
  4. Gratuity
  5. LTC
  6. Cash Medical Benefit
  7. Group Medi-claim
  8. Group Personal Accident Insurance
  9. Group Insurance
  10. Vehicle Loan (2-wheeler) as per rules

The allowances depend upon the classification of the city and meal coupon, which will be approximately Rs 30,000/- per month in ‘A’ Class city. That is LIC Assistant In-hand Salary will be Rs 28,000/- to Rs. 30,000 per month.

LIC Assistant Job Profile

The work profile or job profile of LIC Assistant involves the following:

  1. Clerical duties
  2. Public relation/ mitigation
  3. Document handling
  4. Customer service executive
  5. Back-end office work
  6. Handling transactions

LIC Assistant Job Profile: Roles and Responsibilities

  • The main role of Assistants is managing cash counters, processing and sanctioning or disbursement of files.
  • Clerical Staff duties involve Cashier, Single Window Operator, Customer Service Executive, etc.
  • LIC Assistants take care of back-office works, Account related work, and recovery.
  • LIC Assistants deal with customer grievances.
  • They are responsible for processing and reviewing insurance documentation and ensuring that all documents are complete.
  • They are also required to Manage Sales documents & other documents related to policies, claims, settlements, accounts, etc.
  • Assistants handle online and offline transactions.

LIC Assistant Promotion and Career

Overall, the LIC Assistant’s salary and perks offered by the LIC Assistant Job profile are very attractive and give a good career growth. With a government job for a secured career, LIC Assistant Salary also comes with a number of allowances and perks. Numerous candidates will be applying for the given post. The LIC Assistant Salary, Job Profile, and Promotions would help attract and motivate the candidates appearing for the exam to give the best they can so as to achieve greater growth. With a little hard work and focus, one can really go places and make sure they get what they want. All the very best to all the candidates appearing for the exam!

LIC Assistant Overall Eligibility Criteria

Particulars  Eligibility Criteria
Age 18-30 years of age
Educational qualifications Bachelor’s degree in any discipline
Nationality Indian
Number of vacancies 7975 approx
Experience No prior experience required

LIC Assistant Nationality Criteria 

As per the eligibility criteria, candidates appearing for this exam should be citizens of India.

LIC Assistant Age limit and Relaxation

Candidates must be informed about the specified age limits defined by the corporation to apply for the LIC Assistant recruitment 2026 as only the candidates who fall within the specified age limit can appear for the exam.

The minimum age limit to apply for the post is 18 years and the maximum age is 30 years. There are certain age relaxations for the candidates belonging to the reserved category.

Age Relaxation

Reserved categories such as SC, ST, OBC, PwBD, Ex-Servicemen, and existing LIC employees receive upper age limit relaxation as per LIC rules. The official notification will specify the applicable cut-off date for age calculation.

Category Age Relaxation
SC / ST 5 Years
OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) 3 Years
PwBD – General 10 Years
PwBD – SC / ST 15 Years
PwBD – OBC 13 Years
Ex-Servicemen Actual defence service period + 3 years (maximum age cap: 45 years)
Disabled Ex-Servicemen (SC / ST) Maximum age cap: 50 Years
Disabled Ex-Servicemen (OBC) Maximum age cap: 48 Years
Existing LIC Employees Additional 5 years over applicable category relaxation


LIC Eligibility Criteria: Educational Qualifications

The required educational qualifications for the LIC assistant recruitment 2026 are as follows:

1) The candidate must have a Bachelor’s degree in any discipline from a recognized university. The degree must be in the form of a (10+2+3) pattern.

2) There are no definite percentage criteria as such. The candidate with any percentage can apply for this ex

3) Ex-Servicemen:

  • HSC: (10+2+3), has put in at least 10 years of service.
  • Matric: has put in at least 15 years of service.

4) Non-matric: 15 years of service and Indian army special certificate exam or corresponding examination in the Air Force and Navy.

LIC Assistant Eligibility Criteria: Work Experience and Attempts

  • There is no prior work experience demanded by LIC. Candidates with no experience can apply for the LIC Assistant Recruitment 2026 exam.
  • There are no restrictions on the number of times a candidate can attempt the LIC Assistant Recruitment 2026 exam. Candidates can appear for this exam until they reach the upper age limit as per the eligibility criteria.
  • The candidate should also fulfill other eligibility criteria along with this. Candidates can visit the official website of LIC Assistant recruitment 2026 to check the detailed eligibility criteria.

LIC Assistant Cut off

Here, We are providing the LIC Assistant Cut-off 2019 for GEN/OBC/SC/ST/PwD candidates as officially released by LIC. Have a look at the LIC Assistant Cut Off 2019 for Prelims & Mains Exam from the below section.

Northern zone

Division Prelims cut-off  Mains cut-off
Amritsar 61 134.25 
Delhi 64 142.25
Jodhpur 59 128.5 
Karnal 63 139.5 

North Central Zone

Division Prelims cut-off  Mains cut-off
Gorakhpur 50 123.25 
Meerut 61 133.75 

Central Zone

Division Prelims cut-off  Mains cut-off
Jabalpur 57 130

East Central Zone

Division Prelims cut-off  Mains cut-off
Bhagalpur-Bihar 54 122
Bhubaneswar 61 124.25

South Central zone

Division Prelims cut-off  Mains cut-off
Belgaum 57 116.75

 

Previous Years’ LIC Assistant Cut-Off Marks 

Northern zone
Division Prelims cut-off  Mains cut-off
Amritsar 61 134.25 
Delhi 64 142.25
Jodhpur 59 128.5 
Karnal 63 139.5 
 
North Central Zone
Division Prelims cut-off  Mains cut-off
Gorakhpur 50 123.25 
Meerut 61 133.75 

 

Central Zone
Division Prelims cut-off  Mains cut-off
Jabalpur 57 130

 

East Central Zone
Division Prelims cut-off  Mains cut-off
Bhagalpur-Bihar 54 122
Bhubaneswar 61 124.25

 

South Central zone
Division Prelims cut-off  Mains cut-off
Belgaum 57 116.75

 



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