LIC Assistant Syllabus 2025 and Official Exam Pattern

The LIC Assistant exam is one of the most anticipated exams in India. Candidates who are planning to appear in the upcoming exam should start their preparation and familiarise themselves with the LIC Assistant Syllabus and Exam Pattern. This article will be helpful for the candidates by providing the detailed syllabus and the exam pattern.

LIC Assistant Syllabus 2025

Life Insurance Corporation of India is the organisation by which the LIC Assistant Exam for the post of Assistant for which the LIC Assistant Exam notification is released. In this article, we have explained the detailed LIC Assistant Syllabus along with the Exam Pattern, which will help candidates in their preparation.

LIC Assistant Selection Process 

There will be three stages in the LIC Assistant Exam. The first stage will be the Prelims Exam, and the second stage will be the Mains. Candidates who will clear the first two stages will be eligible for the Pre-Recruitment Medical Examination, which will be the last stage.

1. Prelims 
2. Mains 
3. Pre-Recruitment Medical Examination 

LIC Assistant Prelims Exam Pattern 

The LIC Assistant Prelims Exam will be conducted in online mode, and there will be a total of 3 papers, for which 1 hour will be provided, and the total number of marks will be 100. There will be no negative marks in the prelims exam. For more details, go through the table below.

S.No.	Sections	Number of Questions	Total Marks	Duration
1.	Reasoning Ability	35	35	20 minutes
2.	Numerical Ability	35	35	20 minutes
3.	English Language / Hindi Language	30	30	20 minutes
Total		100	100	60 minutes

LIC Assistant Mains Exam Pattern 

After clearing the prelims exam, candidates are now going to appear in the LIC Assistant Mains Exam. In this exam, there will be 5 papers for 200 marks for 2.4 hours ( 160 minutes). The exam will be conducted in an online mode, and the negative marks for each incorrect answer are 0.25 marks. The marks which will be obtained in the mains exam will only be considered in the final selection process.

S.No.	Sections	Number of Questions	Total Marks	Duration	Minimum Qualifying Marks (SC/ST/PwBD)	Minimum Qualifying Marks (Others)
1.	Reasoning Ability & Computer Aptitude	40	40	30 minutes	14	16
2.	General/ Financial Awareness	40	40	30 minutes	14	16
3.	Quantitative Aptitude	40	40	40 minutes	14	16
4.	English Language	40	40	30 minutes	14	16
5.	Hindi Language	40	40	30 minutes	14	16
Total		200	200	150 minutes	–	–

LIC Assistant Prelims Syllabus 

The three papers in the LIC Assistant Prelims Exam are Reasoning Ability, Numerical Ability and English Language/Hindi Language. The detailed topic-wise syllabus is given below.

LIC Assistant Prelims Reasoning Ability Syllabus 

In the LIC Assistant Prelims Reasoning Ability, there will be 35 questions for which the total marks are 35. Topics that are important for the exam are given below.

1. Approximation
2. Data Interpretation
3. Data Sufficiency
4. Number Series
5. Quadratic Equations
6. Quantity-Based Questions
7. Simplification

LIC Assistant Prelims Numerical Ability Syllabus 

In the LIC Assistant Prelims Numerical Ability, there will be 35 questions for which the total marks are 35. Topics that are important for the exam are given below 

1. Series
2. Coding-Decoding
3. Data Sufficiency
4. Inequality
5. Number Series
6. Puzzles
7. Sitting Arrangement
8. Syllogism

LIC Assistant Prelims English Language Syllabus 

In the LIC Assistant Prelims English Language, there will be 30 questions for which the total marks are 30. Topics that are important for the English Language exam are given below 

1. Error Detection
2. Fill in the Blanks
3. Para jumbles
4. Reading Comprehension
5. Cloze test
6. Error Correction
7. Error Detection

LIC Assistant Prelims Hindi Language Syllabus 

In LIC Assistant Prelims Hindi Language there will be 30 questions for which the total marks is 30. Topics which are important for the Hindi Language exam is given below

1. हिंदी व्याकरण पर आधारित प्रश्न
2. वाक्य सुधार
3. त्रुटी चयन
4. गद्यांश में रिक्त स्थानों की पूर्ति
5. पाठ बोधन
6. पर्यायवाची/विलोमार्थी
7. अकार्थी शब्द

LIC Assistant Mains Syllabus 

The detailed syllabus for the LIC Assistant Mains Exam is given below. There are a total of 5 papers and the questions will be much more difficult than the prelims question. Candidates must score the minimum cutoff marks to qualify for this exam.

LIC Assistant Mains Syllabus for Reasoning Ability and Computer Aptitude

This section tests your thinking, logic, and problem-solving skills. It also includes basic computer knowledge.

• Puzzles and Seating Arrangements
• Coding-Decoding and Symbol Series
• Odd Man Out & Series
• Blood Relations and Family Tree
• Statement and Conclusion
• Cause and Effect
• Artificial Language & Analogies
• Logical Deduction
• Non-Verbal Reasoning (Figures, Patterns)
• Data Sufficiency and Logical Problems
• Theme Detection and Matching Definitions

LIC Assistant Mains Syllabus for Quantitative Aptitude

This section tests your numerical ability and calculation skills. Questions come from basic to moderate mathematical topics.

• Time, Work, and Pipes & Cisterns
• Profit, Loss, Discount
• Simple & Compound Interest
• Ratio, Proportion, Percentages, and Averages
• Mensuration, Volume & Surface Area
• Quadratic Equations and Simplification
• Number System, LCM & HCF, Decimals & Fractions
• Races & Games, Time & Distance, Boats & Streams
• Partnership and Business Problems
• Problems on Trains
• Mixtures and Allegations
• Indices and Surds
• Data Interpretation, Bar Graphs, Line Charts, and Tables
• Permutations, Combinations, and Probability

LIC Assistant Mains Syllabus for General/Financial Awareness

This section tests current affairs, finance knowledge, and general awareness.

• Indian Economy and Overview of Financial System
• Banking and Credit Policies
• Current Affairs (National & International)
• Awards and Honours
• Currency and Capital Markets
• General History and Geography
• Science (Applied & Biology)
• Recent Developments in Finance and Banking

LIC Assistant Mains Syllabus for English Language

This section tests grammar, vocabulary, and comprehension skills.

• Reading Comprehension and Passage Completion
• Sentence Arrangement and Topic Rearrangement
• Fill in the Blanks and Sentence Completion
• Synonyms, Antonyms, Homonyms, and Word Formation
• Idioms and Phrases
• Error Detection & Correction (Underlined or Bold Part)
• Sentence Improvement
• Direct and Indirect Speech
• Active and Passive Voice
• Prepositions, Joining Sentences, and Transformation
• Theme Detection and Data Interpretation

LIC Assistant Mains Syllabus for Hindi Language

This section tests Hindi grammar, comprehension, and vocabulary.

• हिंदी व्याकरण (Hindi Grammar)
• वाक्य सुधार (Sentence Correction)
• त्रुटी चयन (Error Detection)
• रिक्त स्थान की पूर्ति (Fill in the Blanks)
• पाठ बोधन (Comprehension)
• पर्यायवाची और विलोमार्थी शब्द (Synonyms & Antonyms)
• अकार्थी शब्द (Non-Meaningful Words)

FAQs

Q1: What is the LIC Assistant Exam Pattern 2025?

A1: The LIC Assistant Exam 2025 has two stages – Prelims and Mains. Prelims have 3 papers of 100 marks in total, and Mains has 5 papers of 200 marks. Mains marks are counted for the final selection.

Q2: What is the LIC Assistant Prelims Syllabus?

A2: The Prelims Syllabus includes Reasoning Ability, Numerical Ability, and English/Hindi Language. Topics cover series, coding-decoding, puzzles, data sufficiency, approximation, reading comprehension, error detection, and Hindi grammar.

Q3: What is the LIC Assistant Mains Syllabus?

A3: The Mains Syllabus has 5 papers: Reasoning Ability & Computer Aptitude, Quantitative Aptitude, General/Financial Awareness, English Language, and Hindi Language. Topics are more detailed and slightly harder than Prelims.

Q4: How is the LIC Assistant Prelims Exam conducted?

A4: Prelims is an online exam with 3 papers. Each paper has 20 20 minutes for Reasoning, Numerical Ability, and English/Hindi Language. There is no negative marking in Prelims.

Q5: What is checked in the LIC Assistant Mains Exam?

A5: The Mains exam tests reasoning, numerical skills, financial awareness, and language proficiency. Each paper has 40 questions, 40 marks, and 0.25 negative marks for wrong answers.