LIC Assistant exam-day guide
LIC Assistant · Prepare for the day ahead.
Your checklist
Printed call letter / admit card
Download the admit card from the official LIC recruitment portal once the link is live and print a clean copy. Carry more than one printout. The exact download window and whether a colour print is required should be confirmed with the provider; treat the call letter as mandatory and non-negotiable.
Original photo ID matching the admit card
Carry the original government photo ID whose number you entered in the application (commonly Aadhaar, PAN, passport, driving licence, or voter ID). Photocopies and screenshots are usually not accepted. Confirm the exact list of accepted IDs and whether a photocopy must also be attached, with the provider.
Recent passport-size photographs
Keep several copies in the size and specification requested in the notice, in case the invigilator asks for one for the attendance sheet. The number and specification vary by cycle, so confirm with the provider.
Ballpoint pen
Carry a blue or black ballpoint pen. Some sessions require the candidate to sign the attendance sheet and the call letter; confirm the permitted pen colour in the notice.
Transparent water bottle
Many centres allow only a transparent bottle with no label. Confirm the centre's policy with the provider, as rules differ by venue and shift.
Know your reporting time and gate-closing time
Reporting time is printed on the admit card and is usually well before the start of the test. Gates typically close before the exam begins, and late entry is normally refused. Note both times and plan to arrive at least 30-45 minutes early.
Rehearse the route and backup transport
Do a dry run or map the route to the centre, including a backup option. Centres are often in schools or colleges away from the main road; check for metro or bus access and parking restrictions.
Leave prohibited items at home
Mobile phones, smartwatches, Bluetooth earbuds, calculators, notes, and bags are generally not allowed inside the hall. Many centres have no secure storage. Confirm the centre's arrangements with the provider.
Check the exam language and pattern
The LIC Assistant preliminary and main tests are objective and typically offered in English and Hindi. Confirm the language options available on your call letter and whether you can switch language during the test, with the provider.
Sleep and food plan
Aim for a normal night's sleep and a light meal before the shift. Avoid heavy food and new caffeine levels on exam morning. Carry a small snack only if the centre permits it.
Read the instructions on the admit card
The admit card carries centre-specific instructions, including biometric capture and document checks. Read it fully the day it is released rather than the night before.
Physical fitness and ID for biometrics
Expect photograph and biometric capture at the centre. Keep fingers clean and free of heavy mehndi or cuts. The exact biometric process should be confirmed with the provider.
Plan the day
Download and print the admit card as soon as it is available; check name, roll number, centre address, and reporting time against your application. Raise any discrepancy with the recruitment helpline immediately. Re-read the official notice for prohibited items and ID requirements. Take two or three full-length mock tests under timed conditions and review errors rather than starting new topics. Revise your own short notes on arithmetic, reasoning, and current banking awareness. Pack the document folder and keep it by the door.
Do a light revision of formula sheets and mistake logs only. Confirm transport and, if needed, accommodation near the centre. Charge your phone and set two alarms. Prepare clothes with no metal or smart accessories. Keep the admit card, original ID, photographs, and pen in one transparent folder. Eat a normal dinner and sleep at your usual time; do not stay up late revising.
Eat a light breakfast, recheck the folder against the checklist, and leave with buffer time. Reach the centre before the reporting time printed on the admit card. Expect queues for document verification, frisking, and biometric capture. Use the washroom before entering the hall. Once seated, read the on-screen instructions carefully and confirm your roll number and question paper language before starting.
Use the first minute to scan section order, marks, and any negative marking, and plan time per section. Attempt easy questions first, mark doubtful ones for review, and avoid spending more than about a minute on any single question. Keep an eye on the on-screen timer. Save answers as you go; do not rely on submitting everything at the end. If the system freezes, raise your hand and wait for the invigilator rather than touching the keyboard. Submit deliberately and confirm the submission screen before leaving.
Rules to check
Carry the printed admit card and the original photo ID named in your application. Entry is normally refused without both. The exact accepted ID list and any photocopy requirement must be confirmed with the provider.
Reach the centre by the reporting time on the admit card. Gates usually close before the test starts and late candidates are not admitted; do not assume a grace period without confirming with the provider.
Do not carry mobile phones, smartwatches, Bluetooth devices, calculators, books, or notes into the test hall. Possession may lead to disqualification even if the device is switched off. Confirm the centre's storage arrangements with the provider.
Follow all invigilator instructions, including frisking, biometric capture, and seat allocation. Any impersonation or attempt to use unfair means is a serious offence and can lead to a ban and legal action.
Breaks are generally not permitted during the test, and you may leave the hall only after the session ends or with invigilator permission in an emergency. Confirm the centre's policy with the provider.
Scoring is based on the objective test with negative marking for wrong answers, as specified in the official notice. Check the current cycle's notice for the exact marking scheme and section timings rather than relying on memory.
Do not write on the admit card, ID, or any paper other than what the invigilator provides. Rough work, if allowed, must be done only on the sheets or space specified.
Keep the admit card and ID safe after the test; you may need them for the main examination, document verification, or interview stages. Confirm the retention requirement with the provider.