LIC ADO — exam pattern
Life Insurance Corporation · Graduate · Irregular · Age 21–30 · checked 2026-10-19
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Prelims
CBT · 60 min · Negative marking: 0.25 per wrong · 100 questions · 100 marks
| Section | Questions | Marks | Weightage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reasoning | 35 | 35 | 35% |
| Numerical Ability | 35 | 35 | 35% |
| English Language (qualifying) | 30 | 30 | 30% |
Mains
CBT · 2 h · Negative marking: 0.25 per wrong · 160 questions · 160 marks
| Section | Questions | Marks | Weightage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reasoning & Numerical Ability | 50 | 50 | 31.3% |
| General Knowledge, Current Affairs & English | 50 | 50 | 31.3% |
| Insurance & Marketing | 60 | 60 | 37.5% |
Interview
Interview · — · Negative marking: —
Frequently asked
- How many questions are there in LIC ADO?
- Prelims: 100 questions, 100 marks, 60 min. Mains: 160 questions, 160 marks, 2 h. Interview: descriptive questions, 0 marks, —.
- Is there negative marking in LIC ADO?
- Prelims: 0.25 per wrong. Mains: 0.25 per wrong. Interview: —.
- Who can apply for LIC ADO?
- Graduate, age 21–30. Held irregular by Life Insurance Corporation.