LIC Recruitment 2025 – Application Fees Explained

The Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) is employing people in 2025 for different jobs like Assistant Engineers (AE) and Assistant Administrative Officers (AAO). Many people across India want to join LIC because it is one of the biggest government organizations that gives job security, good salary, and respect.

If you also want to apply, you must know about the submission/Application fee. Let’s understand all step by step.

What is an Application Fee?

When you apply for a government job, you need to pay a minor fee online. This pay is called the application fee. It helps the organization manage exams, forms, and other processes.

Just like when you buy a ticket for a movie, you also need to buy a “ticket” (application fee) to give the LIC exam.

LIC Recruitment 2025 – Application Fees

The application fees for LIC Recruitment 2025 are different for different groups of people:

• SC / ST / PwBD Candidates: ₹85 + GST + transaction charges
• All Other Candidates (General / OBC / EWS): ₹700 + GST + transaction charges

Note: Transaction charges are the small extra amounts banks or apps (like UPI, net banking, or debit/credit card) take when you pay online.

 Why is the Fee Different?

In India, some groups of people (like SC, ST, PwBD) are given relaxation to make sure they also get equal chances for jobs. That is why their fees are kept lower.

Other candidates (General, OBC, EWS) have to pay the full fee amount.

How to Pay the Application Fee?

Paying the payment is very simple and can be done online from household:

1. Visit the official LIC website licindia.in
2. Fill the job application form
3. At the end, you will see the “Pay Fee” option
4. Choose your payment method:
   1. Debit Card
   1. Credit Card
   1. Net Banking
   1. UPI
   1. E-Challan (offline method)
5. After paying, keep the receipt safe.

Important Dates to Remember

• Application Started: 16th August 2025
• Last Date to Apply: 8th September 2025
• Admit Card: Will be available 7 days before the exam
• Exam Dates:
  • Preliminary Exam: 3rd October 2025 (Tentative)
  • Main Exam: 8th November 2025 (Tentative)

Tips for Students

• Don’t wait till the last day; fees may not get processed at the last moment.
• Always pay through the official website only (beware of spam sites).
• Save your payment receipt in your email or take a screenshot.
• If your payment fails, try again but don’t get nervous.