The Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC), India’s premier state-owned insurance behemoth, has announced the recruitment framework for over 8,500 Assistant (Clerical Staff) vacancies across Northern, North-Central, Central, Eastern, Southern, South-Central, and Western Zonal Offices for the 2026–2027 fiscal cycle.
Serving as customer service associates, policy servicing executives, cashiers, and administrative coordinators, LIC Assistants enjoy exceptional job security, institutional loans at concessional rates, comprehensive medical coverage, and structured time-bound promotions to Higher Grade Assistant (HGA) and Administrative Officer (AO) cadres.
LIC Assistant 2026: Executive Recruitment Snapshot
| Recruitment Parameter | Official Details & Criteria |
|---|---|
| Recruiting Corporation | Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) |
| Cadre Title | Assistant (Class-III Clerical Cadre) |
| Expected Openings | 8,500+ Posts Across All Divisions in India |
| Scale of Pay | Basic ₹27,840/- (Gross approx. ₹42,000/- per month + Perks & Medical) |
| Educational Criteria | Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline from a recognized University |
| Age Bracket | 18 to 30 Years (Standard statutory relaxations for SC/ST/OBC/PwBD) |
| Selection Flow | Phase-I (Prelims CBT) ➔ Phase-II (Mains CBT) ➔ Language Test (LPT) ➔ Medical |
| Official Portal | www.licindia.in |
Examination Scheme & Sectional Weightage
Phase-I: Preliminary Online Examination (100 Qs / 100 Marks / 60 Mins)
| Section | No. of Questions | Max Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| English / Hindi Language (Qualifying) | 30 | 30 | 20 Minutes |
| Numerical Ability | 35 | 35 | 20 Minutes |
| Reasoning Ability | 35 | 35 | 20 Minutes |
| Total for Merit Cutoff | 70 Questions | 70 Marks | 60 Minutes |
Note: The English/Hindi Language test is qualifying in nature; marks are not counted for ranking to the Phase-II Mains stage.
Step-by-Step Online Application Process
- Visit the official portal at licindia.in and click on the “Careers” section at the bottom footer.
- Locate the link “Recruitment of Assistants 2026” and click on “Apply Online” to open the IBPS candidate portal.
- Complete One-Time Registration using a valid mobile number and email ID.
- Upload scanned photograph, signature, left thumb impression, and hand-written declaration in prescribed dimensions.
- Select your applying Division carefully (candidates can apply for only one division) and verify local language proficiency.
- Submit the online application fee and retain a printed copy of the confirmation receipt for document verification.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q1: Can an applicant apply for multiple LIC Divisions?
A: No, an applicant is permitted to apply for only ONE Division under one Zone.
Q2: Is there negative marking in LIC Assistant examinations?
A: Yes, 1/4th (0.25) marks will be deducted for each incorrect response in both Phase-I and Phase-II tests.
Q3: Is there an interview round for the LIC Assistant post?
A: No. There is no personal interview for Class-III clerical posts. Final appointment is solely based on Phase-II Mains merit followed by Language Proficiency Test (LPT) and medical clearance.
Ram Avtar is the Founder and Lead Career Analyst at Govt Results Alert. With over 6 years of experience analyzing Government Recruitment Notifications, SSC, Banking, and Railway examination patterns, he leads our fact-checking team to deliver authentic, timely, and verified job alerts directly from official government gazettes.
