Which one is better, NIACL AO or LIC AAO?

NIACL AO or LIC AAO: Both the exams belong to the insurance world. But many are confused about which job is to be preferred over the other. It’s a reasonable doubt to have as both the jobs have good pay and career growth opportunities. LIC being a bigger brand attracts more eyeballs and on the other NIACL AO being a typical government job attracts aspirants who aspire for a 9-5 job with fewer hassles.

Here are the following parameters included for the comparison

  1. Selection Process
  2. Job Profile
  3. Salary Structure
  4. Career Growth
  5. Posting/Transfer Policy
  6. Bond Signing

NIACL AO (Generalist) or LIC AAO – A basic comparison

CATEGORY: LIC AAO NIACL AO
JOB PROFILE Public Dealing, desk job,  Customer query Settlements, assisting in  designing new schemes Client Interaction, Auditing and Analysing, and Policy Making
POSTING Urban/Rural Urban
PROMOTIONS Experience-based After 5-8 years
TRANSFER After 3 years After 3-5 years
EXAMINATION TYPE Online: Prelims + Mains Online: Prelims + Mains
BOND 4 Years 4 years

Selection Procedure

The overall selection process is exactly the same for both exams.   

NIACL AO LIC AAO
An objective examination along with a descriptive test during mains.    3 Rounds of the selection process:  Prelims  Mains  Personal Interview An objective examination along with a descriptive test during mains.     3 Rounds of the selection process:  Prelims  Mains  Personal Interview

Eligibility Criteria for NIACL AO (Generalist)

Age Limit 

As on April 1, 2021 

  • Min: 21 years
  • Max: 30 years

Age Relaxation: 

  • SC/ ST: 5 years
  • OBC (Non-Creamy Layer): 3 years

Educational Qualification 

Graduate/postgraduate in any discipline from a recognized University or any equivalent qualification recognized as such by Central Government with at least 60% marks in either of the degree examinations for General candidates and at least 55% marks for SC/ST/PwBD candidates. 

Eligibility Criteria for LIC AAO

  • Minimum Age- 21 years
  • Maximum Age- 30 years

Educational qualification is pretty much the same as NIACL AO but different categories such as CA, Rajbhasa, legal, etc. have different educational qualification criteria.

Salary Structure

NIACL AO LIC AAO
“Basic pay of Rs. 32,795/- on the scale of Rs. 32795-1610(14)-55335-1745(4)- 62315 and other admissible allowance as applicable. Gross emoluments will be approximately Rs. 60,000/- p.m. in Metropolitan Centers. Other benefits such as coverage under National Pension System governed by PFRDA, Gratuity, LTS, Medical Benefits, Group Personal Accident Insurance, etc., shall be as per rules. The Officers are also entitled to Company’s / leased accommodation as per norms. The salary scales are due for revision w.e.f Aug 2017.” Basic Pay 53,600/- Special Allowance 4,500/- DA (29.36%) 17,058/- HRA (7% for Z Class City) 3,752/- Transport Allowance 1,960/- Gross Salary 80,870/-

Job Profile Comparison

LIC AAO NIACL AO
LIC AAO is primarily an administrative job with various responsibilities like:

-Interacting with clients
-Managing databases underwriting
-Brainstorming on new policies and schemes    
And more.
The role of Generalist AO is to supervise and assist on the NIACL’s risk assessments and verify risk proposals. Risk management or planning includes assessing all the potential risks that might affect the Company or the organization.

Career Growth Comparison

LIC AAO NIACL AO
Experience-based promotions are there.
1. Administrative Officer (AO)
2. Assistant Divisional Manager (ADM)
3. Divisional Manager (DM)
4. Senior Divisional Manager (SDM)
5. Zonal Manager and so on.
Internal exams, certificate courses, seniority, etc., would strongly determine the AO’s promotion and career growth. You can expect to be upgraded as the scale II officer soon enough once you clear such an internal exam. The general period in the job for becoming a scale-II officer is three years.    But otherwise, regular promotions in NIACL need at least five years of work. We can assume it has more to do with seniority.    Further from here, you can expect promotions at the interval of every three years. You will have a raise in your perks and basic salary as well.   Every five years, the employees of NIACL can expect a wage revision as per the guidelines.

NIACL AO or LIC AAO – Transfer Policy

LIC AAO NIACL AO
Transfers happen every 2.5 to 3 years. Can be transferred to Rural or Urban Areas Transfers happen every 3 to 5 years.

NIACL AO or LIC AAO – BOND

LIC AAO NIACL AO
LIC AAO has a 4 years bond. If any employee wants to leave LIC during the bond period, then they are liable to pay ₹2,00,000. A minimum period of four years including a probation period.

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Vishwas Agarwal

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