Government & Defence Entrance Exam

The SSC GD exam carries a total of 80 questions of two marks each. For each correct answer, candidates get 2 marks. However, for each incorrect answer, 0.25 marks are deducted as SSC GD minus marks. The raw marks are normalized using the SSC normalization of marks formula.

The SSC GD Constable exam carries a total of 160 marks. The SSC GD exam (CBE) comprises a total of 80 questions of 2 marks each. Candidates are awarded +2 marks for each correct answer in the SSC GD Constable exam. Candidates get to know the correct answers from the official SSC GD answer key. However, only correct answers are not counted for SSC GD results. There is a negative marking for each incorrect answer marked by candidate. 

Candidates need to obtain the SSC GD qualifying marks 2025 to qualify for the PET/ PST test. Have a look at the SSC GD minimum qualifying marks below:

• UR: 30 per cent
• OBC / EWS: 25 per cent
• Other categories: 20 per cent

It may be noted here that the qualifying marks are not the SSC GD cut off marks. The SSC GD cut off 2025 will be released along with the result.

The LIC released the AAO Mains admit card on October 31, 2025. Candidates need to visit the LIC official website to download their admit cards.

The age limit for AAO in LIC is 21 years to 30 years. However, the upper age limit is relaxed:

The LIC AAO application 2025 began on August 16, 2025. The last date to apply for the LIC AAO 2025 exam was September 8, 2025.

The LIC AAO is different from LIC ADO post. The LIC ADO works under the Divisional Officers and help in building the business through the recruitment of LIC agents. The LIC AAO is responsible for formulating new schemes, businesses and the checking existing policies. LIC AAO also manages and files Claims and Settlements of the customers.

Before joining as AAO in the LIC, candidates need to give a Guarantee Bond, an undertaking to serve the Corporation for a minimum 4 years period from the date of joining (including the probation). If a candidate fails to serve the LIC for four years, he/she or his /her heirs, executors, administrators will have to pay the damages of INR 5 Lakhs plus GST or the sum prescribed by the Executive Director (Personnel).

After appointed as the Assistant Administrative Officer (AAO) in the LIC, a candidate will be on probation for a period of one year from the date of joining. The LIC AAO probation period may be extended upto two years. During the probation period of the LIC AAO, candidates’ performance will be under the continuous assessment. If a candidate fails to achieve the minimum standard of his/her services, his or her services will be terminated as per the policy of Corporation.