South Zone (Kerala, Pudhucherry, Tamilnadu)

Engagement of Direct Sales Executives

LIC of India proposes to engage Direct Sales Executives for various offices of the Corporation purely on a contract basis for a period of three years only under the jurisdiction of Southern Zonal Office. The  approximate number of Direct Sales Executive required will be 1844. The number of engagements may be  changed during the selection process depending on the requirements of the office.

Direct Sales Executives

Total Posts: 1844

Education Qualification: Applicant shall possess the Bachelor’s Degree of a University established in India under a statute.

 Preference may be given to those applicants who possess a Bachelor Degree or Diploma in Marketing /Management. Good working knowledge of English and also one Regional language preferably local language is desirable. Knowledge of soft skills such as Power Point / Word / Excel would be additional advantage.

Age: The applicant shall have completed 21 years of age and not more than 35 years of age as on 01.06.2013(cut off date).

Details of Posts

Selection Procedure

• Selection will be made on the basis of a written test if necessary, followed by an Interview of candidates who qualify in the written test. Written Test will be of Objective Type covering Sales aptitude Test of Reasoning, Numerical Ability and General Knowledge. The date and venue of the written test, if to be conducted, will be communicated to the eligible candidates through email and also posted on the website. Candidates are advised to check the site for this purpose.
• Interview: Candidates successful in the written test (if conducted) or eligible candidates will be called for an Interview. The Corporation reserves the right to restrict the number of candidates to be called for written test and/or interview commensurate with number of Direct Sales Executives to be engaged and the decision of the Corporation in this regard shall be final. No correspondence will be entertained in this regard.
• The selected candidates subject to their being found medically fit by the Medical Examiner authorized by LIC for the purpose will have to undergo Theoretical training and pass IRDA licensing test for obtaining a license to procure Life Insurance Business within a maximum period of three months in maximum three attempts, following which he may be engaged as an apprentice Direct Sales Executive.
• As an apprenticeship DSE, the candidate shall have to undergo insurance related training and pass a test on the same. The apprentice DSE shall be paid a fixed one time stipend of Rs 3500/‐ (Rs. Three thousand five hundred only) as per rules of the Scheme.
• On successful completion of the apprenticeship and passing the test, the candidate shall be engaged as a Direct Sales Executive purely on contract basis subject to conditions framed by the Corporation.
• The selected candidate will be allotted specific area of operation during the period of engagement based on Business requirements.
• It is clarified that selection as a Direct Sales Executive does not confer any right on the candidate to be appointed as an employee in the Corporation.

Application Fees (Non-Refundable):

For all candidates (other than SC/ST category): Rs.100/- (Rs.One hundred only). The application fee shall be paid by cash only at the cash counter during cash hours only of any Branch office of Life Insurance Corporation of India under Account Code 114034.

How To Apply:

Candidates are necessarily required to apply Online through LIC’s website under the heading “Careers” http://www.licindia.in/careers.htm  or CLICK HERE. No other means/mode of applications will be accepted

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Courtesy : Life Insurance Corporation of India