The Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) successfully conducted the LIC Assistant Administrative Officer (AAO) Prelims Exam 2025 today, October 3rd, across multiple centers nationwide. With thousands of aspirants appearing in four distinct shifts, the excitement is now shifting toward the result date, official answer key, and next steps in the selection process.
Let’s break down everything you need to know—from shift timings to result expectations, answer key release, and how to raise objections—all in a simple, easy-to-understand format.
LIC AAO Prelims 2025 Shift Timings
The exam was conducted in four shifts, each lasting one hour:
- Shift 1: 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM
- Shift 2: 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM
- Shift 3: 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
- Shift 4: 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM
Candidates were advised to report at least one hour before their respective shift times to complete biometric verification and other formalities.
LIC AAO Prelims Result Date 2025
LIC is expected to announce the AAO Prelims results in the second or third week of October 2025. Candidates can check their results on the official LIC website: licindia.in once released.
LIC AAO Prelims 2025 Answer Key Release
While several coaching institutes have already published unofficial answer keys, the official answer key will be released on October 10, 2025. This key will help candidates estimate their scores and determine their chances of qualifying for the LIC AAO Mains Exam, tentatively scheduled for November 8, 2025.
LIC AAO Prelims Exam Pattern 2025
The preliminary exam was conducted online and consisted of objective-type questions across three sections:
| Section | Questions | Marks | Nature |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reasoning Ability | 35 | 35 | Scored |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 35 | 35 | Scored |
| English Language | 30 | 30 | Qualifying only |
- Total Questions: 100
- Total Marks: 70 (excluding English)
- Duration: 1 hour
Note: Marks from the English section are not counted for ranking but must be qualified.
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How to Raise Objections on Answer Key
LIC allows candidates to challenge the official answer key if they find discrepancies. Here’s how to do it:
- Visit licindia.in
- Click on the LIC AAO Answer Key 2025 Objection Window
- Log in using your registration number and date of birth
- Select the question(s) you want to challenge
- Upload supporting documents in PDF format
- Pay the required objection fee
- Submit your response
- Download and print the confirmation PDF for future reference
What’s Next After Prelims?
Candidates who qualify in the Prelims will be eligible for the LIC AAO Mains Exam, which includes:
- Reasoning Ability
- General Knowledge & Current Affairs
- Data Analysis & Interpretation
- Insurance & Financial Market Awareness
- Descriptive Paper (Emails, Reports, Precis Writing)
The Mains exam will carry 300 marks for objective tests and 25 marks for descriptive tests, both conducted online.
📎 External Resources
- LIC Official Website – AAO Recruitment Portal
- NDTV Education Coverage on LIC AAO Prelims
- Sakshi Post – LIC AAO Answer Key & Objection Guide
