Welcome to Sarkari Naukri. The official notification for LIC AAO Cut Off Marks 2026 (Generalist) has been announced. Below you will find comprehensive coverage of the eligibility criteria, important dates, vacancy details, and direct official application channels.
This article explains the official Prelims cut off, Mains cut off, and Final cut off for every category, including SC, ST, OBC, EWS, UR, LD, VI, HI, and ID/MD, along with the sectional qualifying marks and the tie-breaking rules used to prepare the merit list.
LIC AAO Cut Off 2026 Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Organization Name | Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) |
| Exam Name | LIC AAO (Generalist) Recruitment – 32nd Batch |
| Post Name | Assistant Administrative Officer (AAO), Generalist |
| Prelims Exam Date | 03 & 07 October 2025 |
| Main Exam Date | 08 November 2025 |
| Category-Wise Cut Off Status | Officially released for Prelims, Mains, and Final stages |
| Official Website | licindia.in |
Latest Update
LIC has officially declared the category-wise cut off marks for the AAO Generalist Preliminary Examination, Main Examination, and the Final selection stage (Mains plus Interview) for the 32nd Batch recruitment. These are official figures released by LIC and are not projected or estimated values.
Official Cut Off
The cut off marks given below are the official LIC AAO Generalist cut off marks as released by LIC. Since official figures are already available, no expected cut off has been added for this stream.
Prelims Cut Off – Sectional Marks (Objective Test)
The LIC AAO Generalist Prelims paper had three sections: Reasoning Ability (T1), Quantitative Aptitude (T2), and English Language (T3). English Language marks are only for qualifying purposes and are not added to the final Prelims score.
| Category | T1 – Reasoning Ability (35) | T2 – Quantitative Aptitude (35) | T3 – English Language (30)** |
|---|---|---|---|
| SC, ST, PwBD | 16.00 | 16.00 | 9.00 |
| OBC, EWS, UR | 18.00 | 18.00 | 10.00 |
** English Language marks are for qualifying purposes only.
Prelims Cut Off – Total Marks (Out of 70)
| Category | SC | ST | OBC | EWS | UR | LD | VI | HI | ID/MD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cut Off | 51.00 | 46.00 | 55.00 | 54.00 | 58.00 | 47.00 | 47.00 | 32.00 | 33.00 |
Mains Cut Off – Sectional Marks (Objective & Descriptive Paper)
The Main Examination consisted of Reasoning Ability (T1), General Knowledge (T2), Data Analysis (T3), Insurance & Financial Market Awareness (T4), and a Descriptive Paper (T5), which is qualifying in nature.
| Category | T1-RA (90) | T2-GK (60) | T3-DA (90) | T4-IF (60) | T5-DP English (25)** |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SC, ST, PwBD | 40.00 | 27.00 | 40.00 | 27.00 | 9.00 |
| OBC, EWS, UR | 45.00 | 30.00 | 45.00 | 30.00 | 10.00 |
** Descriptive Paper marks are for qualifying purposes only.
Mains Cut Off – Total Marks (Out of 300)
| Category | SC | ST | OBC | EWS | UR | LD | VI | HI | ID/MD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cut Off | 205.00 | 189.00 | 221.00 | 220.00 | 232.00 | 196.00 | 232.00 | 158.00 | 165.00 |
Final Cut Off (Mains + Interview Marks)
The Final Cut Off reflects the combined marks of the Main Examination and the Interview. This is the last stage used to prepare the overall merit list for LIC AAO Generalist selection.
| Category | SC | ST | OBC | EWS | UR | LD | VI | HI | ID/MD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cut Off | 271.00 | 260.00 | 285.00 | 288.00 | 294.00 | 274.00 | 309.00 | 198.00 | 249.00 |
Previous Year Cut Off
Previous year (earlier batch) cut off marks for LIC AAO Generalist have not been provided in the official notice referenced for this article. Candidates should refer to LIC’s official website or previous official notifications for historical cut off trends, since using unverified figures could be misleading.
Factors Affecting LIC AAO Cut Off
The LIC AAO cut off marks vary every year based on several factors:
- Total number of candidates who appeared for the exam
- Overall difficulty level of the question paper
- Number of vacancies notified for each category and post
- Category-wise reservation norms
- Performance trend of candidates in that particular batch
How to Check LIC AAO Cut Off Marks 2026
Follow these steps to check the official LIC AAO Generalist cut off:
- Visit the official LIC website, licindia.in.
- Go to the Careers or Recruitment section on the homepage.
- Click on the AAO (Generalist) 32nd Batch recruitment notice.
- Open the cut off marks PDF link provided under the recruitment updates.
- Check the category-wise cut off for Prelims, Mains, and Final stages.
- Download and save the PDF for future reference.
Minimum Qualifying Marks
In both the Prelims and Mains stages, the English Language paper and the Descriptive Paper are qualifying in nature. Marks scored in these papers are not added to the total score used for preparing the merit list, but candidates must meet the minimum qualifying marks shown in the sectional tables above to remain in the selection process.
What Happens After the Cut Off?
Candidates who meet or exceed the applicable Prelims cut off are shortlisted for the Main Examination. Those who clear the Mains cut off are called for the Interview round. Final selection is based on candidates meeting the Final Cut Off, which combines Main Examination and Interview marks. As per the official notification dated 16 August 2025, if two or more candidates score equal marks, the merit order is decided using the following sequence:
- Aggregate marks in the Online Main Examination and Interview
- Higher post-graduation qualification, where the candidate with the higher qualification ranks above the other
- Age, where the older candidate is placed higher in case qualifications are also equal
LIC is not bound to select all candidates with identical marks and will select candidates strictly as per the number of vacancies notified.
Important Links
- Official Cut Off PDF Link: Click Here
- Official Result Link: Available on the LIC Careers page
- Official Website Link: licindia.in
