Banking & InsuranceNational Reviewed September 2026

Best Books & Mock Tests for LIC ADO 2026

LIC Apprentice Development Officer · Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC)

Recruitment of Apprentice Development Officers to build LIC's agency network.

Best books for LIC ADO — in the order to buy

Start at #1 and work down. The first books cover the full syllabus; later books add depth for scoring subjects.

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LIC ADO Complete Book Set & Practice Workbook

EduJha

Books aligned to the latest LIC ADO syllabus — theory, solved examples and practice questions.

2

Magical Book on Quicker Maths

M. Tyra · BSC Publishing

Shortcut techniques that save time in banking and SSC quant.

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3

Quantitative Aptitude for Competitive Examinations

R.S. Aggarwal · S. Chand

Chapter-wise concepts and thousands of solved questions for arithmetic.

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4

Analytical Reasoning

M.K. Pandey · BSC Publishing

Best for puzzles and seating arrangement — the core of banking reasoning.

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5

A New Approach to Reasoning Verbal & Non-Verbal

B.S. Sijwali, Indu Sijwali · Arihant Publications

Well-graded reasoning practice with previous year questions.

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6

Objective General English

S.P. Bakshi · Arihant Publications

Grammar, vocabulary and comprehension practice for objective English sections.

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7

Banking Awareness

Arihant Experts · Arihant Publications

Banking history, RBI, financial terms and current banking news.

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8

Objective Computer Awareness

R. Pillai · Arihant Publications

Covers the computer knowledge section of banking, SSC and state exams.

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Best mock tests & practice sets for LIC ADO

Take a full mock every week in the early months and every alternate day in the last 30 days. Analyse every test — that is where marks improve.

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LIC ADO Full-Length Mock Test Series

EduJha

Full-length mocks on the latest LIC ADO pattern with solutions and performance analysis.

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LIC ADO Topic-wise Practice Sets

EduJha

Chapter and topic-wise practice sets for Reasoning, Numerical Ability, English Language and more, to fix weak areas fast.

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LIC ADO Previous Year Papers with Solutions

EduJha

Practise previous LIC ADO papers in a timed, exam-like format with solutions.

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Official

Official LIC ADO notification, syllabus & papers

Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC)

Always confirm dates, eligibility and syllabus on the official website before applying.

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LIC ADO at a glance

Conducted by

Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC)

Level

National

Frequency

Annual

Mode

Online (CBT)

Eligibility

Graduate; age 21–30.

Official website

https://licindia.in

Dates, vacancies, fees and age limits change every cycle — always confirm in the latest official notification.

Exam pattern

1Prelims (100 questions, 60 minutes; English qualifying)
2Mains / Interview as per notification

Syllabus — key subjects

ReasoningNumerical AbilityEnglish LanguageInsurance & Financial Marketing Awareness

How to prepare for LIC ADO

STEP 1

Month 1 — Foundation

Read the official syllabus and solve one previous LIC ADO paper to see where you stand. Start book #1 and #2 from the list above.

STEP 2

Months 2–3 — Concepts

Finish one standard book per subject. Solve topic-wise practice sets the same day you finish a chapter.

STEP 3

Month 4 — Mock phase

Start full-length mocks weekly. Maintain an error log and revisit weak topics after every test.

STEP 4

Last 30 days — Revision

Mocks every alternate day, revise short notes and previous year questions. No new books.

LIC ADO — frequently asked questions

Which is the best mock test for LIC ADO 2026?

TestsYou recommends the EduJha LIC ADO mock test series as its top pick (featured partner) — full-length tests on the latest pattern, topic-wise practice sets and previous year papers with solutions. Aim for at least 15–20 full mocks before the exam and analyse every test.

Which are the best books for LIC ADO preparation?

The most recommended books for LIC ADO are: Magical Book on Quicker Maths by M. Tyra; Quantitative Aptitude for Competitive Examinations by R.S. Aggarwal; Analytical Reasoning by M.K. Pandey; A New Approach to Reasoning Verbal & Non-Verbal by B.S. Sijwali, Indu Sijwali. Start with the EduJha LIC ADO book set for syllabus-aligned practice, then use the standard books for depth. Read one good book per subject multiple times instead of many books once.

What is LIC ADO?

LIC Apprentice Development Officer (LIC ADO) is conducted by Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC). Recruitment of Apprentice Development Officers to build LIC's agency network.

What is the eligibility for LIC ADO?

Graduate; age 21–30. Always verify the latest criteria in the official notification at https://licindia.in.

What is the LIC ADO exam pattern?

LIC ADO is conducted in the following stage(s): Prelims (100 questions, 60 minutes; English qualifying); Mains / Interview as per notification. Mode: Online (CBT).

What is the LIC ADO syllabus?

The main subjects/sections of LIC ADO are: Reasoning, Numerical Ability, English Language, Insurance & Financial Marketing Awareness. Download the detailed syllabus from https://licindia.in.

How often is LIC ADO conducted?

LIC ADO is held once a year. Dates are announced by Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) in the official notification.

How to crack LIC ADO in the first attempt?

(1) Download the official syllabus and previous papers. (2) Build concepts from one standard book per subject. (3) Practise topic-wise sets daily. (4) Start full-length mock tests at least 3 months before the exam and analyse each one. (5) Revise weak areas and keep a short-notes register. (6) Take the last 15 days only for revision and mocks.

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