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How To Prepare For LIC Assistant 2019 Important Topics & Tips
LIC Assistant Recruitment 2019 has opened 7500+ vacancies for the post of Assistants. One of the most prominent insurance company Life Insurance Corporation of India provides a secured job with overall good career growth. If you aspire to make a career with LIC then it is a good time to start your preparation for the Prelims exam 2019. To help you in your preparation we are sharing this article on LIC Assistant Preparation Tips for all subjects.
A preliminary exam is the first stage to begin your career with a life insurance company this year. LIC has made some major changes in the exam pattern by introducing the Hindi language. There will be an option to choose between Hindi and the English language and this is an added advantage to the students who fear the English language. It is important to prepare all the must-do topics for the LIC Assistant exam.
LIC Assistant Exam Pattern 2019
LIC Assistant Selection Process is based on two stages –
- Prelims
- Mains
LIC Assistant Recruitment Prelims Exam Pattern
| Topic | No. of Questions | Max Marks | Duration | Minimum Qualifying Marks | |
| SC/ST/PwBD | Others | ||||
| English Language/Hindi Language | 30 | 30 | 20 Min. | 11 | 12 |
| Numerical Ability | 35 | 35 | 20 Min. | 13 | 14 |
| Reasoning Ability | 35 | 35 | 20 Min. | 13 | 14 |
| Total | 100 | 100 | 60 Min. | ||
LIC Assistant Recruitment Main Exam Pattern
The main examination will consist of objective tests for 200 marks. The objective test will be online. The objective test will have separate timing for every section.
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Section
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Name of the tests
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Number of Questions
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Maximum Marks
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Medium of Exam
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Minimum Qualifying Marks
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Duration
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SC/ST/PwBD
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Others
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1.
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General/ Financial Awareness
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50
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50
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English/Hindi
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18
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20
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35 min
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2.
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English Language
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40
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40
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English
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14
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16
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35 min
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3.
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Numerical Ability
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50
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50
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English/Hindi
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18
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20
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40 min
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4.
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Reasoning Ability & Computer Aptitude
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60
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60
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English/Hindi
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22
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24
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40 min
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Total
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200
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200
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2 Hours 30 Min
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LIC Assistant Recruitment: Subject-Wise Important Topics & Weightage
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Important Topics
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Weightage
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Simplification
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10-15 Questions
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Number Series
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3-5 Questions
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Average
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1-3 Questions
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Interest
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1-3 Questions
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Mensuration
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2-4 Questions
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Percentage
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1-2 Questions
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Ratio & Proportion
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1-3 Questions
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Algebra
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3-5 Questions
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Profit & Loss
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1-3 Questions
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Time, Speed & Distance
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1-4 Questions
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Data Interpretation
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5-10 Questions (1-2 sets)
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Time & Work
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1-2 Questions
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Permutation & Combination / Probability
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0-1 Questions
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Mixture Problems
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0-2 Questions
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Number System
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0-1 Questions
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Data Sufficiency
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0-5 Questions
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Reasoning Ability Section
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Important Topics
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Weightage
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Arrangement & Pattern
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5-8 Questions
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Analogy
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0-5 Questions
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Classification
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0-4 Questions
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Coded Inequalities or Mathematical Inequalities
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0-5 Questions
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Directions & Distances
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0-2 Questions
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Coding-Decoding
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4-10 Questions
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Blood Relations
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1-5 Questions
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Order & Ranking
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0-5 Questions
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Circular Seating Arrangement
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5 Questions
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Linear Seating Arrangement
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5 Questions
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Analytical Decision Making
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0-5 Questions
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Syllogisms
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0-5 Questions
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Data Sufficiency
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0-5 Questions
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Double Line-Up
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0-5 Questions
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Scheduling
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0-5 Questions
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Grouping & Selection Problems on teams and committees asked.
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0-5 Questions
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Series
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0-2 Questions
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Verbal Reasoning
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0-5 Questions
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English Language Section
The English Language section can be broadly divided into four parts. These are tabulated below along with the important topics:
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Important Topics
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Weightage
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Reading Comprehension
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10 Questions (1 Passage)
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Grammar (Error Spotting, Phrase Replacement, Fill in the Blanks)
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5 Questions
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Vocabulary (Cloze Test, Fill in the Blanks, Error Spotting, Phrase Replacement)
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10 Questions
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Verbal Ability (Para Jumbles)
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5 Questions
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LIC Assistant Preparation Tips 2019 – Subject-wise Tips
English
- Read the newspaper on a daily basis, It will help you dual ways, first, your reading skills will improve and second you will get updates about the latest news.
- Improve your grammar skills and focus on the Cloze test section.
- Attempt mock tests and try to solve questions from various sections.
Numerical Ability
- Revise or learn all the important formulas, tricks and shortcuts to solve Numerical Ability questions with efficiency.
- Applying or using shortcut tricks will help you in saving time and perform better in the LIC Assistant Exam.
- Find out the chapters or topics that are difficult or challenging for you and give more time in preparation for these chapters.
- You must follow Testbook blog preparation articles, online classes, and mock tests.
Reasoning
- Prepare the reasoning section with the help of online classes conducted by the Testbook.
- Practice various questions to find which topic is easy and which one is challenging.
- Attempt previous year papers or mock tests to learn the type of question paper, difficulty level, etc. Also, try to apply time management skills while attempting a mock test.
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