By Archit Gupta,Education And Careers Desk,News18
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The LIC Assistant Administrative Officer (AAO) post is one of the most sought-after jobs in the insurance sector. It promises job security, a handsome salary, and a stable career path with opportunities to grow within India’s largest government-owned insurance company.
An AAO in LIC begins with a basic salary of Rs 88,635 per month under the revised Class-I officer pay scale. With allowances added, the overall monthly salary comes close to Rs 1 lakh, making it one of the most attractive packages in government jobs.
The salary structure for LIC AAO includes multiple components. Along with the basic pay of Rs 88,635, employees receive Dearness Allowance of Rs 13,635, House Rent Allowance of Rs 6,200, Cadre Special Allowance of Rs 8,900, and Transport Allowance of Rs 3,300. This brings the gross total income to Rs 1,20,674 per month. (Representative/Shutterstock)
Like any government service, certain deductions are applied to the salary. For AAOs, these include Income Tax of Rs 10,200, Professional Tax of Rs 200, New GI Scheme of Rs 137, and GIS Premium of Rs 2,915. Altogether, the deductions come to Rs 13,452, leaving a strong in-hand salary.
Apart from the basic structure, AAOs are entitled to several allowances depending on their posting. House Rent Allowance ranges between 7 to 10 percent of the basic pay, going up to Rs 13,000 per month in metro cities. City Compensatory Allowance is provided up to Rs 3,300, while employees posted in hilly areas also receive hill allowances.
The job comes with a host of additional perks such as a defined contributory pension, gratuity, group personal accident insurance, medical coverage, and leave travel concession. Employees also enjoy facilities like vehicle loans, reimbursement for mobile bills, newspapers and magazines, as well as meal coupons, making the job even more rewarding.
AAOs in LIC are responsible for handling important administrative and supervisory duties. Their tasks include processing insurance policies, managing claims and settlements, addressing customer queries, validating documents, and ensuring coordination between departments. The role requires accuracy, efficiency, and strong customer service skills.
LIC provides ample opportunities for career advancement. Starting as an AAO, employees can rise to the post of Administrative Officer and then move up the hierarchy as Assistant Divisional Manager, Divisional Manager, Senior Divisional Manager, and eventually Zonal Manager, depending on performance and years of service. (Representational image/Getty)
