The LIC ADO (Apprentice Development Officer) exam does not have a distinct “mains” stage like some other competitive exams. The selection process typically includes a preliminary examination, a main examination, and an interview.
The syllabus for the main examination of LIC ADO covers similar topics to the preliminary examination but in more depth. Here’s an overview of the subjects usually included in the main examination syllabus:
- Reasoning Ability:
- Seating Arrangement
- Syllogism
- Coding-Decoding
- Blood Relations
- Input-Output
- Inequalities
- Data Sufficiency
- Logical Reasoning
- Quantitative Aptitude:
- Number Series
- Simplification/Approximation
- Data Interpretation (Tabular, Pie Chart, Bar Graph, Line Graph, Caselet)
- Quadratic Equations
- Time, Speed and Distance
- Profit and Loss
- Average
- Ratio and Proportion
- Mensuration
- Probability
- Simple and Compound Interest
- English Language:
- Reading Comprehension
- Cloze Test
- Error Spotting
- Sentence Correction
- Para Jumbles
- Vocabulary (Synonyms, Antonyms, Idioms & Phrases)
- Grammar (Parts of Speech, Tenses, Subject-Verb Agreement, etc.)
- General Knowledge and Current Affairs:
- Current Affairs (National and International)
- Static GK (History, Geography, Indian Polity, Economy, etc.)
- Awards and Honors
- Books and Authors
- Sports Events
- Important Days
- Science and Technology
- Banking Awareness
- Financial Awareness
- Insurance and Financial Market Awareness:
- Insurance Industry Basics
- Types of Insurance
- Insurance Terminologies
- Financial Market Concepts
- Banking Awareness
Candidates are advised to refer to the official notification issued by LIC for the most accurate and updated syllabus. Additionally, candidates should focus on practicing previous years’ question papers and mock tests to get familiar with the exam pattern and improve their preparation.