Life Insurance Corporation of India is one of the most famous public sector companies in our country. LIC Direct Sales Executive (DSE) recruitment Exam is an entrance exam conducted by Life Insurance Corporation of India for the recruitment of talented candidates for the post of Direct Sales Executives in various LIC branch offices. The vacancies are there in different zones of our country. Numerous vacancies are there for the above mentioned post. This exam provides the opportunity for large number of candidates for getting a job in LIC on a contract basis for three years.

Structure of LIC Direct Sales Executive (DSE) recruitment Exam

The selection of the candidates for the LIC Direct Sales Executive test is on the basis of a written test and a personal interview. Written test consists of questions of objective type format with 150 questions. The time allotted for the test is two and a half hours. The questions are mainly to evaluate the candidates’ skill in the areas of Numerical Aptitude, Reasoning Questions and General Knowledge questions. The test consists of questions with four alternatives. The candidates have to select the correct answer from the given alternatives.

Syllabus for LIC Direct Sales Executive (DSE) recruitment Exam

The test will consists of questions from three different sections. The questions are asked from the following sections.

Section 1: Reasoning (50 Questions) (50 Marks)

• Alphanumeric Series
• Coding-Decoding
• Non verbal Reasoning
• Series
• Coded Inequality
• Classification
• Analogy
• Puzzle Test
• Questions based on positions
• Blood Relation Questions

Section 2: Quantitative Aptitude (50 Questions) (50 Marks)

• Problem on Ages
• Compound Interest and Simple Interest
• Average
• Profit and Loss
• Percentage
• Time and Work
• Time and Distance
• Problem on Trains

Section 3: General Awareness (50 Questions) (50 Marks)

• Indian and World Geography
• Literature
• Governance
• Societal and developmental issues
• General Awareness
• Sports
• Business
• Culture
• Arts
• Indian Polity and Economy
• Industry
• Music
• History of India

Eligibility Criteria

The candidates who have completed their Bachelors Degree from any recognized University in any discipline can apply for the test. The age limit of the candidates must be between 21 and 35 years. Those who have a Bachelors Degree in Marketing Management will get special consideration.  The candidates must have a good knowledge in English and local languages. The candidates who have good computer knowledge will get more preference. Those who fulfill all the eligibility requirements are eligible for the post.

How to Apply?

The candidates who want to apply for the DSE post get the opportunity for the online submission of the application form. The candidates have to pay the application fee of Rs.100/- in any of the LIC branches. The SC/ST candidates need not pay any fee for the exam. The candidates have to submit the online application form after the payment of the exam fee. The application form reached by any other means will not be accepted.

How to fill the Form?

Before filling the application form, the candidates must read all the guidelines given in the website for filling the application form. The candidates have to upload the photo and signature of the candidates in the prescribed place for it in the application form. The candidates have to fill the application form after the payment of the cash. The cash payment details should be mentioned in the online application form. The applicants have to take the print out copy of the filled application form for any future reference.

Important Dates (Tentative)

• Date of Commencement of Online Application: Last Week of August, 2012
• Date of Closure: Third Week of September, 2012
• Start Date for Fee deposit: Last Week of August, 2012
• Last Date for Fee deposit: Third Week of September, 2012
• Last Date for Reprint: Last Week of October, 2012

List of LIC Direct Sales Executive (DSE) recruitment Exam centres

• Agra
• Bhubaneshwar
• Bhopal
• Bangalore
• Ahmedabad
• Amritsar
• Chennai
• Coimbatore
• Cuttack
• Chandigarh
• Delhi
• Dwarka
• Ernakulam
• Goa
• Dhanbad
• Guwahati
• Gwalior
• Hubli
• Howrah
• Hyderabad
• Indore
• Jaipur
• Jamshedpur
• Jammu
• Kanpur
• Karnal
• Kolkata
• Jodhpur
• Jalandhar
• Gurgaon
• Jabalpur
• Ludhiana
• Mumbai
• Mangalore
• Nagpur
• Madurai
• Lucknow
• Noida
• Surat
• Patna
• Nerul
• Pune
• Raipur
• Trivandrum
• Salem
• Siliguri
• Trichy
• Secunderabad
• Vijayawada
• Vishakhapatnam

Contact Address for the LIC Direct Sales Executive (DSE) recruitment Exam

• Address : Jeevan Prakash, Sanjay Place, M. G. Road, P. B. No. 1022, Agra - 282002
• Customer Service Number: 1251 or 0562-2527755
• Customer Care email id: [email protected]

Reference Books for LIC Direct Sales Executive (DSE) recruitment Exam

• Verbal reasoning by R.S. Aggarwal
• Quantitative Aptitude for Entrance Examination by Guha
• Test Your Numerical Aptitude (How to Assess Your Numeracy Skills and Plan Your Career) by Jim Barrett
• Ever test General Knowledge by Verma and Khanna
• Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension by Time
• General Intelligence and Test of Reasoning 2Nd/Ed. by Showick Thorpe
• Verbal Ability by Arun Sharma
• Quantitative Aptitude for CAT from Pearson by Nishit Sinha
• The Pearson Guide to Entrance Examinations by Edgar Thorpe
• Data Interpretation, Data Sufficiency & Reasoning (Aptitude Enhancing Guide) by Career Launcher
• Test of Reasoning for Competitive Examinations by Thorpe
• Quantitative Aptitude by R. S. Aggarwal
• Coaching Centres for LIC Direct Sales Executive (DSE) recruitment Exam
• The Satisfaction Academy
• Gour’s IAS/PSC/SI
• Mitochondria Tutorials
• Fundas and Competition
• Global Educational Trust
• Pacesetter
• City College
• Miglani Tutorials
• AAA Bright Academy
• Excelsior
• AAA-Bright Academy
• Future Plus Edutech Pvt. Ltd
• Pathfinder Education Services Pvt. Ltd.
• A.V. Classes
• Aggarwal College
• Dimensions Institute

Study Plan

The candidates can meet the needs of the exam by a realistic study plan. A syllabus for the written exam will be prescribed by LIC and the candidates should be familiar with the topics. The candidates have to allocate the available time effectively. The preparation must be started as early as possible. The candidates should have an idea about how much effort required from him for the preparation. Set goals for each section and try to achieve it. It will motivate the students. Regular practice is necessary for the exam. It helps the candidates to understand the time needed for completing the test. Finish all the topics and start revision of the already covered portions. Attempt mock tests at each week ends. It helps them to evaluate themselves. The candidates can refer different text books covering the topics mentioned in the syllabus. Take regular breaks between the study sessions. By an efficient study plan the candidates can accomplish their targets.

How and Where To Get the Results?

The list of the selected candidates for the Direct Sales Executive posts in Life Insurance Corporation of India will be published in the official website of LIC.

Score Validity

The exam score is valid till the period of completely filling the reported vacancies of the DSE post.