| Prelims reasoning (35) | Two or three puzzle sets of 5, syllogism 3–5, inequality 3–5, coding, blood relations, direction | Target 28-plus attempts in 20 minutes; the puzzle sets decide the section |
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| Prelims quantitative (35) | Simplification or approximation 5–10, number series 5, one or two DI sets, 8–10 arithmetic | Do the DI set and arithmetic first; series and simplification are quick fills |
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| Prelims English (30, qualifying) | One RC passage of 8–10, cloze 5, error spotting 5, fillers and para-jumbles | Only 10 (9) marks are needed; do not spend prelims time chasing English |
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| Mains reasoning (90) | Three or four high-level puzzles, input-output, coded inequality, logical reasoning 5–8, data sufficiency | Three marks a question — accuracy first; leave the hardest puzzle for last |
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| Mains DI (90) | Three to four DI sets including caselet and missing data, quadratic equations, arithmetic word problems | Choose sets by data type; caselets reward careful reading over speed |
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| Mains GK and current affairs (60) | Six months of current affairs, budget and economic survey numbers, appointments, awards, static GK | Two marks each; a monthly current-affairs digest covers most of it |
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| Mains insurance and financial awareness (60) | LIC facts, IRDAI regulations, insurance terms, government insurance schemes, RBI, SEBI, PFRDA, market instruments | The section that distinguishes LIC preparation from banking; build a notes file |
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| Descriptive (25, qualifying) | One e-mail or letter and one essay, report or précis | Type 150–200 words each within 30 minutes; structure and grammar are marked |
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