The Life Insurance Corporation of India released the LIC AAO Prelims Result 2025 on 29 October 2025. Candidates who sat the exam on 3 October or 7 October should check their roll numbers now.
Over 7,760 candidates cleared prelims for Generalist posts. The Mains exam is on 8 November 2025. Prepare accordingly.
Key takeaways On LIC AAO
- Result date: 29 October 2025.
- Prelim exam dates: 3 and 7 October 2025.
- Candidates cleared (Generalist): 7,760.
- Total vacancies: 841.
- Mains date: 8 November 2025.
- Specialist and AE results: Released on 30 October 2025.
- Prelim score: Does not count for final selection.
Quick Recap Of The Exam ( LIC AAO )
The prelims was a 60 minute online test. There were 100 questions. There was no negative marking. The section split was:
- Reasoning Ability: 35 questions.
- Quantitative Aptitude: 35 questions.
- English Language: 30 questions. This was qualifying only.
Vacancies breakdown
LIC is hiring for 841 posts in total. The split is:
- 350 AAO Generalist.
- 410 AAO Specialist.
- 81 Assistant Engineer Civil/Electrical.
How to check your result
The result is a PDF on the official site. Steps to find your roll number:
- Open the recruitment PDF titled Result of Preliminary Exam.
- Use the find function in the PDF.
- Enter your roll number.
If it appears, you are shortlisted for Mains. Download the PDF. Save it for later. Print a copy if needed.
Expected cut-offs
LIC will publish official cut-offs with scorecards soon. Based on trends and feedback here are expert estimates.
| Category | Reasoning (35) | Quant (35) | English (30) | Overall (100) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| General | 18-22 | 17-21 | 10-13 | 55-62 |
| OBC | 16-20 | 15-19 | 9-12 | 52-58 |
| SC | 14-18 | 13-17 | 8-11 | 48-54 |
| ST | 12-16 | 11-15 | 7-10 | 42-48 |
| EWS | 16-20 | 15-19 | 9-12 | 52-58 |
| PwD | 10-14 | 9-13 | 6-9 | 35-42 |
Note: Last year the General cut-off was around 58. This year quant was tougher. English felt easier.
Public reaction
Social media saw heavy activity after the result. Posts ranged from celebration to complaints. Common themes:
- Joy from those who cleared.
- Anger from those who missed out.
- Questions on reservation and server issues.
Coaching pages posted quick Mains tips.
Mains on 8 November 2025: what to focus on
You have limited time. Prioritize high-yield topics.
Objective section (300 marks)
- Reasoning: puzzles, seating, blood relations.
- General Awareness: last six months current affairs and insurance basics.
- Data Analysis: graphs and DI sets. These can be tougher than prelims.
- Insurance and financial awareness: LIC products, IRDA basics, budget highlights.
Descriptive section (25 marks)
- Essay: practice writing one essay in 15 minutes.
- Letter writing: follow past paper formats.
Study tips
- Time your descriptive writing.
- Solve full objective mocks under real time.
- Revise insurance facts and recent budgets.
- Focus on accuracy for DI sets.
After Mains
The weight is Mains 60 and Interview 40. There is a medical test after the interview. Expected starting salary is ₹53,000 plus allowances and pension benefits. Admit cards for Mains are expected by the end of this week. Keep checking the official site.
If you did not clear
There are other opportunities this year. Examples:
- NIACL AO notification expected soon.
- IBPS SO in December.
- LIC ADO likely in early 2026.
Analyze your mistakes. Plan for the next attempt.
Final words
If your roll number is listed, congratulations. The real selection work starts now. If your name is not there, take a break and then come back stronger. Official scorecards and cut-offs will appear soon. Keep an eye on the official announcements.
