ON-LINE EXAMINATION - RECRUITMENT OF

ASSISTANT ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICERS

(PHASE-I)
INFORMATION HANDOUT
This handout contains details pertaining to various aspects of the online exam you are going to
undertake and important instructions about related matters. You are advised to study the handout
carefully as it will help you in preparing for the examination.
The on-line examination will comprise of the following objective type multiple choice tests as stated
below :

Sr. No. of Maximum

Name of the Test Duration
No. Questions Marks

1. Reasoning Ability 35 35 20 minutes

2. Quantitative Aptitude 35 35 20 minutes

English Language with Special

3. emphasis on Grammar, Vocabulary 30 30** 20 minutes
and Comprehension

Total 100 70
The total time for the test is 60 minutes; however you may have to be at the venue for
approximately 90 minutes including the time required for logging in, collection of the call letters,
going through the instructions etc. All tests except test of English Language will be provided in
English and Hindi. Each test is separately timed.

** English language test will be of qualifying nature and the marks in English language
will not be counted for ranking.
Candidates can attempt questions in a particular test during the time allotted for that test only. All
the questions will have multiple choices. Out of the five answers to a question only one will be the
correct answer. You have to select the most appropriate answer and ‘mouse click’ that alternative
which you feel is appropriate/ correct. The alternative/ option that you have clicked on will be
treated as your answer to that question. There are minimum qualifying marks prescribed for each
subject/test, details of which are given in detailed notification dt.02/03/2019. There will be no
penalty for wrong answers marked by you. However, you are advised not to mark your answers by
random guessing.

The Scores of Online Examination will be obtained by adopting the following procedure :
(i) Number of questions answered correctly by a candidate in each objective test is considered for
arriving at the Score.
(ii) The Scores so obtained by a candidate are made equivalent to take care of the minor difference
in difficulty level, if any, in each of the objective tests held in different sessions to arrive at the
Equated Scores*

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*Scores obtained by candidates on any test are equated to the base form by considering the
distribution of scores of all the forms.
(iii) Test wise scores and scores on total is reported with decimal points upto two digits.
Please note that the types of questions in this handout are only illustrative and not exhaustive.
In the actual examination you will find questions of a higher difficulty level on some or all of
these types and also questions on the types not mentioned here.

Some sample questions are given below.

REASONING ABILITY

This is a test to see how well you can think. It contains questions of various kinds. Here are some
sample questions.

Q.1. If the letters in the word TOPS can be rearranged to form a meaningful word beginning with O,
the last letter of that word is your answer. If more than one such word can be formed, M is the
answer and if no such word can be formed, X is the answer.
(1) T (2) P (3) M (4) S (5) X

Q.2. Some leaders are dishonest. Satyapriya is a leader. Which of the following inferences
definitely follows from these two statements ?
(1) Satyapriya is honest (2) Satyapriya is dishonest
(3) Some leaders are honest (4) Leaders are generally dishonest
(5) Satyapriya is sometimes dishonest

Q.3. If the letters of the following alphabet intercharge positions, so that A takes the place of Z and
Z takes the place of A; B takes the place of Y and Y takes the place of B and so on, what will
be the 13th letter from the right ?
A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z
(1) M (2) N (3) O (4) L (5) Other than those given as options

Q.4. If the first and the second letters in the word ‘DEPRESSION’ were interchanged, also the third
and the fourth letters, the fifth and sixth letters and so on, which of the following would be the
seventh letter from the right ?
(1) R (2) O (3) S (4) I (5) Other than those given as options

Q.5. In a row of girls, if Seeta who is 10th from the left and Lina who is 9th from the right
interchange their seats, Seeta becomes 15th from the left. How many girls are there in the
row?
(1) 16 (2) 18 (3) 19 (4) 22 (5) Other than those given as options

Q.6-10. Read the information given below and answer the questions.
Six plays A, B, C, D, E and F of a famous playwright are to be staged one on each day from
Monday to Saturday. The schedule of the plays is to be in accordance with the following.
(1) A must be on the immediately previous day of the on which E is staged.
(2) C must not be staged on Tuesday.
(3) B must be on a day which immediately follows the day on which F is staged.
(4) D must be staged on Friday only and should not be immediately preceded by B.
(5) E must not be staged on the last day of the schedule.

Q.6. Which of the following is the schedule of plays, with the order of their staging from Monday ?
(1) E A B F D C (2) A F B E D C (3) A F B C D E
(4) F A B E D C (5) Other than those given as options

Q.7. Play C cannot definitely be staged on which of the following days in addition to Tuesday ?
(1) Monday (2) Wednesday (3) Thursday (4) Friday (5) Saturday

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Q.8. Play D is between which of the following pairs of plays ?
(1) C and E (2) E and F (3) A and E (4) B and E (5) C and F

Q.9. Which of the following plays is on Monday ?

(1) E (2) A (3) F (4) B (5) C

Q.10. Which of the following plays immediately follows B ?

(1) F (2) E (3) D (4) C (5) A

QUANTITATIVE APTITUDE

This test is designed to measure how fast and accurate you are in dealing with numbers, viz.
computation, quantitative reasoning, interpretation of tables and graphs.

Directions : In each of the following questions one number is missing. The place where the number is
missing is shown by a question mark (?). You have to find out which one of the answers shown
against 1, 2, 3 and 4 can replace the question mark. If none of these four can replace the question
mark, you will indicate (5) i.e. ‘Other than those given as options’ as your answer.

Q.1. × × = ?

(1) (2) (3) (4) (5) Other than those given as options

Q.2. (27 + 498) ÷ 25 = ?

(1) 17 (2) 25 (3) 21 (4) 12 (5) Other than those given as options

Q.3. If the profit made by selling a pen for Rs.10 is as much as its cost, what is the cost price of the
pen ?
(1) Rs.3/- (2) Rs.5/- (3) Rs.10/- (4) Rs.20/- (5) Other than those given as options

Also, there may be some questions based on graphs and tables.

Directions : Given below is a table showing percentages out of a total of 700 employees ranking six
attributes that help promotion. Rank I is the highest. Study the table carefully and answer questions
that follow :

% of Employees Giving Different Ranks

Attribute I II III IV V VI
Seniority 32 17 22 19 5 5
Perseverance 14 19 17 9 27 14
Efficiency 15 19 21 14 14 17
Intelligence 10 14 10 14 17 35
Honesty 24 17 7 9 27 16
Sociability 5 14 23 35 10 13

Q.4. Which attribute for promotion has received the highest rank ?
(1) Perseverance (2) Seniority (3) Honesty (4) Sociability (5) Efficiency

Q.5. How many employees gave rank III to intelligence ?

(1) 119 (2) 98 (3) 77 (4) 70 (5) 10

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Q.6. Which attribute is considered the least important for promotion ?
(1) Honesty (2) Intelligence (3) Perseverance (4) Efficiency (5) Sociability

ENGLISH LANGUAGE WITH SPECIAL EMPHASIS ON GRAMMAR,

VOCABULARY AND COMPREHENSION
This is a test to see how well you know English. Your English language ability would be tested
through questions on grammar & vocabulary, synonyms, antonyms, sentence completion,
comprehension of a passage etc.
Q.1-2. Read each sentence to find out whether there is any grammatical or idiomatic error in it. The
error, if any, will be in one part of the sentence. The number of that part is the answer. If
there is no error, the answer is ‘No error’. (Ignore the errors of punctuation, if any).
Q.1. Most of the third world / country are experiencing / the ethnic or communal problem/
(1) (2) (3)
in varying degrees. / No error.
(4) (5)
Q.2. The regaining of freedom / as we well know has given rise for / many dormant issues /
(1) (2) (3)
and conflicts in our society. No error.
(4) (5)
Q.3-4. Pick out from the words given below each sentence the word which would complete the
sentence correctly and meaningfully.
Q.3. Continuous unemployment has induced in the people a kind of _____ which is most
depressing.
(1) laziness (2) encouragement (3) satisfaction (4) anger (5) awakening
Q.4. He wants me to look ____ his garden during his absence.
(1) at (2) over (3) after (4) into (5) from
Q.5-10. In the following passage there are blanks, each of which has been numbered. These
numbers are printed below the passage and against each, five words are suggested, one of
which fits the blank appropriately. Find out the appropriate word in each case.
The true (5) of rights is duty. If we all (6) our duties, rights will not be (7) to seek. If leaving
duties unperformed we run (8) rights, they will (9) us like an elusive person. The more we
pursue them, the farther (10) they fly.
Q.5. (1) end (2) source (3) joy (4) purpose (5) power
Q.6. (1) deny (2) devote (3) discharge (4) imagine (5) fulfill
Q.7. (1) far (2) close (3) easy (4) against (5) common
Q.8. (1) as (2) after (3) at (4) from (5) for
Q.9. (1) hold (2) grab (3) fight (4) escape (5) chase
Q.10. (1) off (2) can (3) did (4) could (5) towards

(A) Details of the On-line Examination Pattern

(1) The examination would be conducted on-line i.e. on a computer.

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(2) The tests except test of English Language will be provided in English and Hindi.
(3) All the questions will have multiple choices. Out of the five answers to a question only one will
be the correct answer. The candidate has to select the most appropriate answer and
‘mouse click’ that alternative which he/ she feels is appropriate/ correct. The alternative/
option that is clicked on will be treated as the answer to that question. Answer to any
question will be considered for final evaluation, only when candidates have submitted
the answers by clicking on “Save & Next” or “Mark for Review & Next”.
(4) The clock has been set at the server and the countdown timer at the top right corner of your
screen will display the time remaining for you to complete the test(s). When the clock runs out
the exam ends by default - you are not required to end or submit your exam.
(5) The question palette at the right of screen shows one of the following statuses of each of the
questions numbered:

The Marked for Review status simply acts as a reminder that you have set to look at the
question again. If an answer is selected for a question that is Marked for Review, the answer
will be considered in the final evaluation.
(6) To select a question to answer, you can do one of the following :
(a) Click on the question number on the question palette at the right of your screen to go to
that numbered question directly. Note that using this option does NOT save your answer
to the current question.
(b) Click on ‘Save & Next’ to save answer to current question and to go to the next question
in sequence.
(c) Click on ‘Mark for Review and Next’ to save answer to current question, mark it for
review, and to go to the next question in sequence.
(7) To select your answer, click on one of the option buttons.
(8) To change your answer, click another desired option button.
(9) To save your answer, you MUST click on Save & Next.
(10) To deselect a chosen answer, click on the chosen option again or click on the Clear Response
button.
(11) To mark a question for review click on Mark for Review & Next. If an answer is selected for a
question that is Marked for Review, the answer will be considered in the final evaluation.
(12) To change an answer to a question, first select the question and then click on the new answer
option followed by a click on the Save & Next button.
(13) Questions that are saved or marked for review after answering will ONLY be considered
for evaluation.

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(14) Test name(s) will be displayed on the top bar of the screen. Questions in a test can be viewed
by clicking on the test name. The test you will view will be highlighted.
(15) After clicking the Save & Next button on the last question for a test, you will automatically be
taken to the first question of the (next) test.
(16) You can move the mouse cursor over the test names to view the status of the questions for that
test.

(17) You can shuffle between tests and questions during the examination as per time allocated to
test(s).

(18) The candidates are requested to follow the instructions of the “Test Administrator” carefully. If
any candidate does not follow the instructions / rules, it would be treated as a case of
misconduct/ adoption of unfair means and such a candidate would be liable for debarment from
appearing for examinations for a period as decided by LIC.

(19) The candidates may ask the Test Administrator about their doubts or questions only before the
commencement of the test. No query shall be entertained after the commencement of the
examination.

(20) After the expiry of 60 minutes, the candidates will not be able to attempt any question or check
their answers. The answers of the candidate would be saved automatically by the computer
system even if he/ she has not clicked the “Submit” button.

(21) Please note :

(a) Candidates will not be allowed to “finally submit” unless they have exhausted the
actual test time.

(b) Under no circumstances should a candidate click on any of the ‘keyboard keys’
once the exam starts as this will lock the exam.

B] General Instructions:

(1) Please note date, time and venue address of the examination given in the call letter.

(2) You may visit the venue one day before the Online Examination to confirm the location so
that you are able to report on time (as printed on the call letter) on the day of the
examination. Late comers will not be allowed.

(3) The call letter should be brought with you to the examination venue along with your recent
passport size photograph duly pasted on it. (Preferably the same photograph as was as
uploaded).

(4) You must scrupulously follow the instructions of the Test Administrator and LIC
Representative at the examination venue. If you violate the instructions you will be
disqualified and will be asked to leave the examination venue.

(5) No use of calculators (separate or with watch), books, note books or written notes, cell
phones (with or without camera facility), or any other electronic device will be allowed
during the examination.

(6) Please bring this call letter with your photograph affixed thereon, currently valid Photo
identity proof in original and a photocopy of the same ID proof which you bring in original -
THIS IS ESSENTIAL. Please hand over this call-letter alongwith photocopy of photo
identity proof duly stapled together to the invigilator. Currently valid photo identity proof
may be PAN Card/Passport/Permanent Driving Licence/Voter’s Card/Bank Passbook with
photograph/Photo Identity proof issued by a Gazetted Officer on official letterhead
alongwith photograph/Valid recent Identity Card issued by a recognized
College/University/Aadhaar Card/E-Aadhaar Card with a photograph/Employee ID/Bar
Council Identity card with photograph. Please Note - Ration Card and Learner’s Driving
License will NOT be accepted as valid ID proof for this purpose. Please note that your
name as appearing on the call letter (provided by you during the process of registration)

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 should exactly match the name as appearing on the photo identity proof. Female
candidates who have changed first/last/middle name post marriage must take special note
of this. If there is any mismatch between the name indicated in the Call Letter and Photo
Identity Proof you will not be allowed to appear for the exam. In case of candidates who
have changed their name will be allowed only if they produce original Gazette
notification/their original marriage certificate/affidavit in oiginal.

(7) Your responses (answers) will be analysed with other candidates to detect patterns of
similarity of right and wrong answers. If in the analytical procedure adopted in this regard,
it is inferred/concluded that the responses have been shared and scores obtained are not
genuine/valid, your candidature may be cancelled. Any candidate who is found copying or
receiving or giving assistance or engaging in any behaviour unbecoming of a candidate
will not be considered for assessment. The Life Insurance Corporation of India may take
further action against such candidates as deemed fit by it.

(8) You should bring with you a ball-point pen. A sheet of paper will be provided which can be
used for rough work or taking down the question number you would like to review at the
end of the test before submitting your answers. After the test is over you MUST hand over
this sheet of paper to the Test Administrator before leaving the venue.

(9) The possibility of occurrence of some problem in the administration of the examination
cannot be ruled out completely which may impact test delivery and/or result from being
generated. In that event, every effort will be made to rectify such problem, which may
include movement of candidates, delay in test. Conduct of a re-exam is at the absolute
discretion of test conducting body. Candidates will not have any claim for a re-test.
Candidates not willing to move or not willing to participate in the delayed process of test
delivery shall be summarily rejected from the process.

(10) If the examination is held in more than one session, the scores across various sessions
will be equated to adjust for slight differences in difficulty level of different test batteries
used across sessions. More than one session are required if the nodes capacity is less or
some technical disruption takes place at any centre or for any candidate.

(11) Please note that a candidate is allowed to appear only once in the online examination.
Multiple appearance in online examination will result in cancellation of candidature. In
case more than one call letter has been generated, candidates are advised to appear only
once on the date and at the time mentioned on the respective call letter. All other call
letters are to be surrendered.

(12) Anyone found to be disclosing, publishing, reproducing, transmitting, storing or facilitating

transmission and storage of test contents in any form or any information therein in whole
or part thereof or by any means verbal or written, electronic or mechanical or taking away
the papers supplied in the examination hall or found to be in unauthorised possession of
test content is likely to be prosecuted.

(13) Instances for providing incorrect information and/or process violation by a candidate
detected at any stage of the selection, process will lead to disqualification of the candidate
from the selection process and he/she will not be allowed to appear in any LIC recruitment
process in the future. If such instances go undetected during the current selection process
but are detected subsequently, such disqualification will take place with retrospective
affect.

IMPORTANT POINTS TO REMEMBER

You are advised to bring with you the following:

(i) Call letter with photo affixed thereon and photo ID card in Original and photocopy as mentioned
in point 6.

(ii) One Ball point pen

WISH YOU GOOD LUCK