Bank Probationary Officer vs LIC Assistant Administrative Officer
Side by side on pay, work, transfers and growth — so you can rank your preferences with confidence.
Pay level
Own pay structureOwn pay structure
Starting in-hand
₹75,000–₹90,000 gross₹1,26,000 gross
Group
Group NAGroup NA
Exam
IBPS POLIC AAO
Qualification
GraduateGraduate
Age limit
20–3021–30
Field work
lowlow
Stress (1–5)
42
Transfers
all indiaall india
First promotion
Manager (Scale II) (3–5 years, by promotion test and interview)Administrative Officer (4–6 years)
Choose Bank Probationary Officer if…
- ✓ Fast promotions for those who perform and are willing to move
- ✓ Good pay at entry for a graduate
- ✓ Concessional loans and leased housing
Choose LIC Assistant Administrative Officer if…
- ✓ High starting pay for a graduate-level exam
- ✓ Administrative work without personal sales targets
- ✓ Offices in most towns