LIC HFL Exam Syllabus 2026 - Summary
LIC HFL exam syllabus is the official examination structure and curriculum issued by LIC Housing Finance Limited for recruiting Assistant, Associate, and Assistant Manager positions. Candidates preparing for the competitive examination can review the section-wise syllabus and question paper pattern on lichousing.com.
The selection process comprises an online objective examination followed by an interview for qualifying candidates. Candidates applying for entry-level trainee roles can review the LIC HFL apprentice recruitment notification, while those preparing for broader financial sector tests can also consult the banking exam syllabus.
LIC HFL Exam Pattern 2026
The online test consists of 200 multiple-choice questions for 200 marks, with a total duration of 120 minutes (2 hours). The examination is conducted in English only, and a penalty of 0.25 marks applies for each wrong answer:
| Section | Subject | Questions | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Section 1 | English Language | 50 | 50 | 35 minutes |
| Section 2 | Logical Reasoning | 50 | 50 | 35 minutes |
| Section 3 | General Awareness | 50 | 50 | 20 minutes |
| Section 4 | Numerical Ability | 50 | 50 | 30 minutes |
| Total | 4 Sections | 200 | 200 | 120 minutes |
LIC HFL Section-wise Syllabus 2026
The test evaluates proficiency in language, logical thinking, financial awareness, and quantitative problem-solving:
| Section | Prescribed Topics |
|---|---|
| English Language | Reading comprehension, error detection, cloze test, sentence rearrangement, fill in the blanks, idioms and phrases, and vocabulary |
| Logical Reasoning | Seating arrangement, floor puzzles, syllogisms, inequalities, coding-decoding, blood relations, direction sense, and data sufficiency |
| General Awareness | Current national events, banking and housing finance sector updates, Reserve Bank of India policies, financial terms, and government schemes |
| Numerical Ability | Data interpretation charts, number series, simplification, quadratic equations, percentage, profit and loss, ratio and proportion, and simple interest |
Selection Criteria and Interview
Candidates must secure minimum qualifying marks in each section and in the aggregate of the online examination to qualify for the interview round. Final merit is determined from combined scores in the online test and personal interview, followed by medical examination and document verification.
