- Apprentice Development Officer (ADO)The LIC ADO (Apprentice Development Officer) examination is conducted by the Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) to recruit Apprentice Development Officers for various divisions across India. Here’s an overview of the LIC ADO examination:Exam Pattern:
The LIC ADO examination generally consists of three stages:
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Preliminary Examination:
- Sections:
- Reasoning Ability
- Numerical Ability
- English Language with special emphasis on Grammar and Vocabulary
- Mode: Online (Computer Based Test)
- Number of Questions: 100
- Total Marks: 70 (Each section carries different weightage)
- Duration: 1 hour
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Main Examination:
- Sections:
- Reasoning Ability & Numerical Ability
- General Knowledge, Current Affairs & English Language
- Insurance & Financial Marketing Awareness
- Mode: Online (Computer Based Test)
- Number of Questions: Varies (around 150-200)
- Total Marks: 300
- Duration: 2 hours
- Interview:
- Candidates who qualify the Main Examination are called for an Interview.
- The interview assesses the candidate’s suitability for the role and their communication skills.
Syllabus:
The syllabus for LIC ADO examination includes:
- Reasoning Ability:
- Verbal and Non-verbal Reasoning
- Analogies
- Coding-Decoding
- Syllogism
- Blood Relations
- Directions
- Seating Arrangements
- Puzzles
- Numerical Ability:
- Number Series
- Simplification
- Average
- Percentage
- Ratio & Proportion
- Data Interpretation (Tables, Charts, Graphs)
- Profit & Loss
- Time & Work
- Speed & Distance
- English Language:
- Grammar
- Vocabulary
- Comprehension
- Error Spotting
- Fill in the Blanks
- General Knowledge & Current Affairs:
- Banking Awareness
- Current Affairs (national and international)
- Static GK (important dates, personalities, awards, etc.)
- Insurance & Financial Marketing Awareness:
- Basics of Insurance
- Financial Markets
- Insurance Products
- Regulatory Environment
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