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.
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 |
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 |
Age Limit
As on April 1, 2021
Age Relaxation:
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.
Educational qualification is pretty much the same as NIACL AO but different categories such as CA, Rajbhasa, legal, etc. have different educational qualification criteria.
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/- |
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. |
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. |
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. |
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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