{Interview} Guidelines-Bank: Prepare yourself for IBPS interview

Dress for a Banking Job

It is a perception that first impressions mean everything, and this is especially true in the workplace. In a professional setting like a banking job, dressing properly is important, and you should follow a few basic steps to dress for success in a banking job.

• Dress for Success. Dress conservatively. This is always the safest bet when dressing for any job interview, and it will likely be the most appropriate in the banking world since most bank environments adhere to a business professional or business casual dress code.
• Check your outfit for holes, tears, stains, scuffs or wrinkles.
• Tone down the use of makeup, hair spray and perfume. However, inspect your hair, nails, and hems. Brush your hair, and make sure your hands and nails are clean. Make sure your breath is fresh.
• Minimize jewelry and accessories. An excessive amount of large or flashy accessories could might not be taken seriously or could send an image of unprofessionalism.
• Ensure that everything you choose to wear is clean and neat before wearing it. Make time in your morning routine or the night before to iron clothes and polish dress shoes. These details can make all the difference in how you are perceived.
• Conceal any visible tattoos or excessive piercings. These may be a form of self-expression, but they are still considered inappropriate and unacceptable for working in many professional banking jobs.
• Take any feedback or suggestions made regarding your attire by your peers or your parents into consideration. For example, if your parents notes that the shoes you are wearing look a bit too much like tennis shoes for the banking environment, consider replacing them with a more professional looking pair. This will both ensure that your parents  and banking managers know that you are heeding their advice and also that you are maintaining the level of professional appearance that is appropriate for your particular banking job.

Timing for the Interview:

You should appear for the interview at least a half-hour early, bringing with you all of the documentation required. Review the instructions given to you on your interview invitation to ensure you are bringing the documents and certificates requested, as these will be verified before you are seen by the interview panel.

Medium of language in Bank Interview:

Many aspirants are now asking about the medium of language in the interviews, for the forthcoming banking interviews, what should be their medium while replying to interviewers questions, it should be in Hindi or it should be in English? It’s a very common query but an important one. Over a period we have seen that in Bank PO or Bank Clerk interviews, medium does not really make any difference. Important thing is clarity of thoughts and correct reply. Even if you are not aware of answers of a few questions, it is not going to make any difference. So, you should prepare for your interviews in the medium in which you are strong. Even a mix of Hindi & English also works. So start your preparation and it would be wise to prepare structured answers of few of the common questions.

The main qualities that the interviewer look for the candidate are:

• Level of knowledge the candidates possesses.
• Conceptual understanding of issues
• Clarity of thought 
• Communication skill
• Planning of career
• Basic personality 
• Reacting to a situation

Questions to be prepared in advance:

Introduce Yourself

• The interviewer can ask you to provide a description of yourself. Do not state your gender, age or personal interests when answering, but keep the information relevant to the banking position. Focus on your math or finance background, a brief explanation of your previous jobs and responsibilities, and why you have a passion for this particular field, whether teller or banking manager.

Previous Work and Responsibilities

• The employer may ask you to discuss some of your previous responsibilities and roles with past employers. Focus on the duties and roles that apply directly to the position you are interviewing for at the bank. Highlight your experience with counting and handling money, completing customer requests, and transferring funds from one account to another.

Enjoyment

• The interviewer wants to find a candidate who genuinely enjoys the work. A common question during a telephone interview is for you to define what you enjoy about working at a bank. Include aspects of the job that appeal or excite you, so the employer recognizes your passion. Examples include working with banking customers and providing advice and feedback about account information.

Knowledge of the Bank

• One question that will reveal how much research you have done is why you want to work at the bank. Rather than focusing on the specific position, the interviewer wants to know what you know about the bank, its role in the market, any mergers or investments the bank is known for and how wide the client base is. Some answers can include comparing the bank to other banks in the area, but only if it highlights the bank as being the better option for employment.

Applying at the Bank

• Although you may know many details about the bank, the employer wants to know why you are interested in the specific banking position (why PO, why not SO or Clerk). Focus on what you can offer the employer and bank as a whole by using examples from your education, achievements or previous employment roles.

  Technical Knowledge

  • The interview given to candidates who have successfully passed the PO exams can be technical in nature. As a candidate you should focus on being able to answer questions on standard banking terms such as statutory liquidity ratio, repurchase rate, bank rate and maturity transformation. Be prepared both to define terms and to discuss their significance in banking practice and transactions.

  Historical Events and Current Affairs

  • You should also be prepared to demonstrate that you are knowledgeable about the history of the Indian Banking Sector and of banking in India generally, and have a grasp of important historical dates. You should review Indian history during and since the freedom struggle to show your general knowledge. Make yourself aware of recent banking developments and any specific events of importance to the Indian Banking Sector in recent months, such as awards or regulatory changes.

    Let Your Personality Shine

    • Although prior banking experience is always a plus, most banking executives want to hire a team player with a positive attitude. The banking business is changing, trending toward being a more customer sales and service industry. Most bankers understand that product knowledge can be taught, but attitude and personality cannot During the meeting, show your interviewer that you are a team player and are willing to go above and beyond expectations to get the job done right. During the interview, maintain an engaged and interested appearance so the interviewer understands that you are listening to him.

      
      

      Some more Guidelines:

      
      

      • Exude confidence. Stand up straight. Make eye contact. Offer a firm handshake. These simple steps can show the interviewer that you feel confident in your ability to handle the job and yourself.
      • Make small talk. Ask the interviewer how they're doing or mention the weather. Small talk is a great way to break the ice and give the two of you a moment to relax before the real questions begin.
      • Be honest. Most interviewers know when a person is lying to them and will make a mental check to not hire you. Even if you get away with the lie in the initial interview, you will eventually be caught in the lie in the future, which would be even more embarrassing.
      • Demonstrate your knowledge. 
      • Be friendly.
      • Don't slouch during the interview.
      • Don't talk over the interviewer.
      • Prepare questions to ask your interviewer in advance. Inevitably, you will be asked if you have any questions at the end of the interview. Many interviewers expect serious applicants to come prepared with specific questions about the bank or the position. Make sure that your questions are relevant to the position. You could ask about advancement opportunities within the company or additional details about the duties and expectations of the position. Avoid asking about salaries and pay rates at interview.
      • Create a mental or written list of examples in your personal life or work history when you had to resolve a conflict between friends or with a customer, report a friend or co-worker to authorities for inappropriate behavior, times when an employer or customer was especially pleased with your work, and your ability to work as a team player. The main characteristics that are important to bank employers are honesty, customer service and the ability to work well with others. Your interviewer will ask questions regarding these characteristics. They will either be direct or “example” questions. Direct questions could be answered with a "yes" or "no"; however, you should provide examples to support your answer. Example questions ask you to provide an example of how your handled or would handle a specific situation
      • Practice before you go to your interview. Sit or stand in front of a mirror and talk about yourself as if you were talking to your interviewer. Watch yourself as you speak and practice looking yourself in the eyes. If you tend to look down or away, take notice and force yourself to correct the problem. Also, pay attention to how fast you speak. You will likely be somewhat nervous when interviewing. Practice speaking at a normal pace and volume so that you will recognize and correct rushed, mumbled or unintelligible speech once you are at the interview.
      • Express a desire to grow. Employment at a bank offers many opportunities for growth.

{Interview} Topper's Experience-Bank: Anonymous

Why do you want to enter banking?

Banking is one of the fastest growing sectors in India with more stable and high growth and more over providing wide range of career opportunities for graduates. So I want to take an opportunity to join in a bank.

Have you applied to any other areas apart from banking?

No.

What is the difference between Cheque and Demand Draft?

Both are used for transfer the amount b/w two accounts of same or different Bank. Cheque is written by an individual and withdrawn from the account whereas Demand draft is issued by a bank where you have to pay before issuing.

What are NBFCs and difference between NBFCs and Bank?

Non-bank financial companies (NBFCs) are financial institutions that provide banking services, but do not hold a banking license. NBFCs do offer all sorts of banking services, such as loans and credit facilities, retirement planning, money markets, underwriting, and merger activities. These institutions are not allowed to take deposits from the public.

What is Free Market economy?

A market economy based on supply and demand with little or no government control is said to be free market economy.

What are the functions of Nabard?

National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development(NABARD) is one of the premiere agency to provide credit in rural areas. It provides credit flow for the development of agriculture, small-scale industries, cottage and village industries, handicrafts and other rural crafts.

Is there any specialized company for home finance in India?

National Housing Bank (NHB)

Do you think that you are over qualified for this position?

No, I don’t think so, but I am very well qualified for this position.

2 years down the line if you would be offered 50k or 70k by other organization, Will you leave this organizations? If not why?

Answered

What is National Electronic Fund Transfer system (NEFT)? What is the difference between RTGS and NEFT?

National Electronic Fund Transfer (NEFT) is an online system for transferring funds of Indian financial institution (especially banks). This facility is used mainly to transfer funds below Rs. 1,00,000. The Reserve Bank of India has instructed banks that they should not use RTGS for amounts below Rs 1 lakh.

The key difference between RTGS and NEFT is that while RTGS is on gross settlement basis, NEFT is on net settlement basis. The minimum transaction value for RTGS is Rs. 1,00,000, whereas there is no minimum value for NEFT.

What is Private Banking?

Banking services offered to high net-worth individuals. Private banking institution assists the high net-worth individual in investing his/her money in exchange for commissions and fees. The term "private" refers to the customer service being rendered on a more personal basis.

What is an Investment Bank and Commercial Bank and what is the difference between them?

Investment Bank: A financial institution that deals primarily with raising capital, corporate mergers and acquisitions, and securities trades. It aids companies in acquiring funds.

Commercial Bank: An institution which accepts deposits, makes business loans, and offers related services. Commercial banks also allow for a variety of deposit accounts, such as checking, savings, and time deposit. These institutions are run to make a profit and owned by a group of individuals.

A Commercial bank is commonly referred to as simply a bank. The term ‘Commercial’ is used to distinguish it from an investment bank. The term ‘Commercial’ is used to refer to any banking organization or division that deals with the deposits and loans of business organizations.

Difference: Traditionally, banks either engaged in commercial banking or investment banking. In commercial banking, the institution collects deposits from clients and gives direct loans to businesses and individuals. Through investment banking, an institution generates funds in two different ways. They may draw on public funds through the capital market by selling stock in their company, and they may also seek out venture capital or private equity in exchange for a stake in their company. Examples of Investment Banks: Bank of America, J P Morgan Chase, Citigroup.

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{Interview} Topper's Experience-Bank: Alfred & Karun Dhamija

Name: Alfred

Graduation: Civil Engineering

Interview Experience: Corporation Bank PO

Date: 28-06-10

• Tell me something about yourself apart from the details given in the Bio-Data?
• Why do you want to join bank?
• What is Banking? How is it different from Saving Bank of Post Office?
• Difference between Karnataka and Jharkhand Economy? (as I am from Jharkhand)
• Today’s Headlines?
• Similarity between USA and India in-terms of Economy?
• How many bank exams have you appeared for?
• Do you know the costing of Civil Engineering?
• What are your hobbies?
• What is NEFT?
• What is the difference between million and a billion?
• What is the buzzing word of India’s economy?
• What action is the RBI taking? What is the final impact on the Economy?

Name: Karun Dhamija

Graduation: Chemical Engineering

Interview Experience: Corporation Bank PO

• You have done Chemical Engg and worked in RIL, then why do you want to join a bank?
• What do you know about Corporation Bank?
• What are the functions of RBI?
• Do you have any account in any bank?
• Which type of account and what is the interest rate payable on it?
• What is the difference between Savings account and Current Account?
• What are your strengths and weaknesses?
• What is a debit card and what all can be done with it?
• What is your family background?
• Are you willing to work anywhere in India?

Name: Karun Dhamija

Graduation: Chemical Engineering

Interview Experience: Allahabad Bank PO 

• Tell me something about yourself?
• Why do you want to join a bank as you are a chemical engineer and worked in 2 good companies?
• If in a rural branch in which you are posted, someone asks you for loan or money on gunpoint what will you do?
• What is a Bank?
• What are various activities and functions in a bank?
• What is Distillation?
• What is Coal Tar?
• Your Hobby is reading Bhagavad gita. What do you read in it?
• Cite some slokas from Bhagvad Gita?
• How can you say that banking sector is fast growing?

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{Interview} Topper's Experience-Bank: Akash

Name: Akash

Graduation: B-tech in Computer Science in 2008.

Interview Experience: Central Bank of India

Why banking?

I am interested in banking and my father is also a banker.

In which bank your father will work?

He works in State bank of India as a clerk in Hyderabad.

If you are interested in Banking, then why you have done B-tech? and what you have done after the completion of your graduation?

Actually I had a plan to do MBA after my graduation, but due to financial problems I can’t do it, so i postponed to do my MBA until I get a job. In the mean time I have been preparing for banks.

How many banks have you appeared so far?

So far I have written five exams in that I cleared two exams one is this bank & another is Canara Bank and I didn’t cleared the interview round in Canara Bank.

What do you think the reason behind for not clearing the interview round (Canara Bank)?

I didn’t prepare well at that time.

Where is the Headquarters of this bank?

Mumbai.

What is recession? What is the cause for the present recession?

It can be defined as if country’s GDP growth is negative for two or more consecutive years and the main cause for the present recession is Sub-Prime crisis where it started in US.

What is Sub-prime crisis?

The current Subprime crisis is due to sub-prime lending. These are the loans given to the people having low credit rating.

Why India is affected? Which sectors are affected?

Bcoz many of the Indian companies have major outsourcing deal from the US and moreover India is one of the largest exporter to US. Almost all sectors are affected majorly Industrial, Real estate and IT sectors.

Why Indian Banks are much not affected?

Why bcoz RBI has adjusted some key rates like CRR, Repo rate, bank rate (that in turn decreases interest rates that in turn increase money supply and that in turn increase Investment) and also Indian’s bank are less interested in giving sub-prime loans.

What is CRR?

It is defined as the Cash Reserve Ration. It is the amount of funds that the banks have to keep with RBI.

How much amount that banks have to keep with RBI?

Five percent of the total amount.

What is Social Banking?

It is a banking process that caters specially to the development needs of the poor in sharp contrast with conventional commercial banking, which has marginalized the poor.

What is Federal Reserve?

It is the Central Bank of US like what we have RBI in our country.

Where you will be in five years from now if you are selected?

In the same bank with one or two promotions.

{Interview} Topper's Experience-Bank: Madhav Joshi

Interview Experiences of Mr. Madhav Joshi:

Please find below my interview experience at Union Bank of India. I hope it will help bank PO aspirants in some ways.

My Education: BE + MBA

Present Job: Currently working as a PO in an SBI sponsored RRB.

Interview location: Mumbai

First thing to be noted is that UBI people were in haste to wind up all interviews. Most of the interviews held before mine hardly lasted for more than 5 minutes. In few cases, they merely asked candidates 'tell me about yourself' and after getting answer, replied, "OK you may go now."

My turn was at 12 pm and I reached the venue at 11:20 am. Document verification process went on for few minutes and my turn came around 12:15 pm.

I entered the room, there were three members. (1 of them was an IAS officer, as per other candidates)

{Interview} Topper's Experience-Bank: Himanshu Kumar

Name- Himanshu Kumar
Qualification- MBA-IB from Amity University, Noida
IBPS CWE Score- 173
Category- General
Total Interviews- Union Bank, SBI Associate, Syndicate Bank, Bank of India, Allahabad Bank, UCO Bank
Final Selection- State Bank of Mysore (SBI Associate)
Strategy for Learning- I have started preparation for Bank PO with my friend. We both studied together as i think Group Study is best. This came fruitful as my friend selected already as PO in Bank of Baroda in Zonal Office, New Delhi. We have focused each subject individually. I was weak in English and GK was nightmare for her. We help each other and now we both are PO in Public Sector banks. We have used “Economic Times” and “Pratiyogita Darpan” for GK and “Objective General English, by R S Aggarwal” for English.
We have used “Economic Times” and “Pratiyogita Darpan” for GK and “Objective General English, by R S Aggarwal” for English. I would also used to say that PRACTICE 1 SET of PO daily is very necessary.

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{Interview} Guidelines-Bank: Medium of language in Bank Interview

Many aspirants are now asking about the medium of language in the interviews, for the forthcoming banking interviews, what should be their medium while replying to interviewers questions, it should be in Hindi or it should be in English? It’s a very common query but an important one. Over a period we have seen that in Bank PO or Bank Clerk interviews, medium does not really make any difference.

Important thing is clarity of thoughts and correct reply. Even if you are not aware of answers of a few questions, it is not going to make any difference. So, you should prepare for your interviews in the medium in which you are strong. Even a mix of Hindi & English also works. So start your preparation and it would be wise to prepare structured answers of few of the common questions. 

Let me tell you normally more than 50% questions which are quite common in nature can be well prepared in advance with structured answers. Practice the reply of some of the questions given below in front of mirror or among your family & friends which can give you a feel of real interviews.

Bank Interview Questions: Click Here

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{Interview} Topper-CSE: Mr. Karthikeyan (IRS, AIR 361, CSE 2008)

Name: Mr. Karthikeyan IRS

Qualification: MBBS

Hobbies: Reading Magazine, Blogging

Optionals: Geography, Psychology

Board: Smt. Shashi Uben Tripathi

Total Mark: 1197

Interview Mark: 198

Rank: 361 (2008), 127(2007) allotted to IFS in 2007 did not joined 

I was the last candidate for the morning session and was called in around 1pm. I wished the members ‘good afternoon’ and they wished me back, then I was asked to sit down by the chairperson.

CHAIR PERSON: Dr. Karthikeyan, what are you doing now?

Me: Ma’m now I am working as a duty doctors in a private hospital in Chennai.

CP: What kind of hospital it is?

Me: Ma’m it’s a multi-specialty hospital and they concentrate in OG and pediatrics.

CP: When did you work as a tutor?

Me: Ma’m, I was working as a tutor in pharmacology in manakula vinayakagar medical college, pondicherry last year.

M1: Your hobbies are reading magazine and blogging right?

Me: Yes, sir

M1: I suppose you read newspapers too.

Me: Yes sir, I do read newspapers.

M1: What newspapers you read?

Me: Sir, I read The Hindu, Economics Times and at times Indian Express and Times of India too.

M1: ok. Hindu, Times of India etc. Who is the editor of hindu?

Me: Mr. Ram, sir.

M1: Hindu has become famous in south India in recent times but it was not the case 30 years before ago, why?           

Me: (I started to answer but he interrupted me and said that it was not due to standard of news reporting as it was almost the same in all English papers of that times but still only a elite few were reading hindu at that time)

Me: Sir, has always been in a higher standard of English compared to newspapers like Indian Express. 30 years back, only few people had such high standard of English and were able to comprehend fully. Whereas the other newspapers like Indian Express use simple English and people find them easier to read, but now since the literacy levels have gone up and people’s command over English being high especially in urban areas, the readership of hindu risen.

M1: (nodded his head) ok, what are the magazines of hindu?

Me: Sir, The Frontline and a sports magazine called Sports Star.

M2: You are a doctor, right?

Me: Yes, sir.

M2: Why do you medicos come into civil services, I think you can be better of as a Doctor than coming into civil services. Any way, its just a suggestion and you have anyway chosen to be a civil servant. So you need not explain it. Now explain me anti Brahmin movements in Tamilnadu?

Me: Sorry sir, it was not a movement against Brahmin but Brahmanism. E.V. Ramasamy otherwise called the Periyar headed the anti Brahmanism movement and it was directed against caste oppression, superstitious beliefs and rituals and anti women practices. So it was directed against such customs and not against individuals. It has led to the upliftment of lower castes as such.

M2: is the movement still there in Tamilnadu?

Me: Yes sir, his organization still continues under the name “Dravidar kazhagam” headed by Mr. Veeramani.

M3: Is it truly ethical for a doctor to come into civil service especially in a country like India where the doctor population ratio is quite less compared to developed countries?

Me: I won’t let my medicine knowledge to go for a waste and would make sure I use it wherever applicable and moreover (he interrupted at this point and asked can you do more to the society as a administrator? Is it still ethical?)

Me: Sir, wherever it is ethical depends on the individual as an administrator I will be able to address the multi faceted problems of the downtrodden rather than focusing on health alone as a doctor. I want to widen my reach too and I assure you that I would contribute to my society more as an administrator to the fullest of my abilities.

M3: ok, how will you address those problems if you don’t become an IAS and suppose you become an IPS officers? (I had not given any preference to IPS, and initially I thought of telling him that, but later chose to give him an answer)

Me: The problem with downtrodden and low class people is that they have in inherent fear to approach the government being it any departments, this arises due to their low level of literacy and ignorance about their rights and benefits extended to them by the government as an IPS officers, I would make sure the administration, that is the police, under me becomes truly people friendly and make people comfortable in approaching my department. Moreover I will make sure that nobody is victimized based on their low privilege status in society.

M3: Ok, you said something about class, is it possible to root out Varnashram system from our society?

Me: ( I couldn’t get his pronunciation, and so I asked him to pronounce it again) he then asked, What is Varnashram again (now I got it) sir, it is system of division of the society into four major classes.

M3: Do you think it is possible to make a class less society?

Me: It is quite difficult, bit we have to strive for it

M3: Ok, you mentioned about multi faceted problems? What are they?

Me: Sir, there are many and the important ones among them are illiteracy, poverty, under nourishment, political under empowerment, low awareness, fear….

M3: Ok. fear, awareness about what?

Me: sir, fear to approach the government and claim their rights, they are basically unaware of the various government programs and benefits extended to them.

(I realised that this member was putting me under stress, so I tried to remain cool)

M4: Dr. Who is the first president of India?

Me: Sir, Mr. Rajendra Prasad.

M4: How is the president elected?

Me: Sir, he is elected by an electoral college comprising of the elected members of the parliament, both Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha and the elected members of the state legislative assemblies of the state.

M4: Then how is vice-president elected?

Me: Sir, he is elected by an electoral college comprising of the members of the pariliament only.

M4: What is the other difference between the two elections?

Me: Sir, in president election only the elected members votes whereas in the vice president’s election both elected and nominated members vote.

M4: Do you know about bicameral legislature?

Me: Yes sir, its present in few states where doth legislative assembly and legislative council exist.

M4: How many states have it?

Me: Sir, I am not sure, can I make guess?

M4: Yeah, tell me

Me: I think it is six states

M4: Yes, right. What are the states?

Me: Sir, it is in Uttar Pradesh, Bihar and others I don’t know sir.

And again M3 took over.

M3: Why did you teach pharmocology instead of practising as a doctor in that medical college?

Me: Sir, I liked pharmocology a lot even during my college days and I also like teaching thats why I took up the job of a tutor.

M3: But don’t you think a doctor teaching pharmocology is actully wasting his medical talent in an area which can be handled by teachers from non medical background like those from Msc well?

Me: I would like to differ from you sir. A doctor with a practtical knowledge of using nedicines to treat patients will be in a more favourable position to teach the practical aspects of pharmacology in a more detailed manner than a non-medical teacher, that’s why even the medical ouncil of India has made it mandatory for the heads of the departments in a medical college to be from medical background only?

M3: But all pharmacy colleges are run with non medical heads very efficiently

Me: Pharmacy colleges generally teach only the theoritical aspects of pharmacy, whereas in a medical college there is a need to teach the practical aspects as well, that’s why I think doctors are needed there sir.

Then M4 interrupted.

M4: Did the management force you to take up tutor job?

Me: No sir, its actually the reverse they wanted me to work in the clinial side and I had to convince them to give me the tutor job.

Atlast the chairperson again took over.

CP: (looking through my bio-data) I think you are alloted a service last year. Ok first what are your preference last year?

Me: Ma’m, last year my first preference was IAS and I couldn’t get it to my rank, my second one was IPS and I was rejected on medical grounds and so I was allotted IFS.

CP: On what medical reason?

Me: Ma’m they rejected me on the account of flat feet.

CP: ok. Why din’t you take IFS?

Me: Ma’m, IAS has always been my dream job, though I like IFS too for the kind of job profile it offers, I interestingly felt that my heart always lies with IAS. I always wanted to be a part of the job system which has direct impact on the everyday life of a common man, moreover (she interrupted saying its ok and put the next question)

CP: As a bureaucrat how will you maintain neutrality in your work?

Me: Ma’m, as a bureaucrat I will make sure that I take decision after comprehensively analysing the problem with the rational mindset and also make sure that such decision are not altered due to external pressure in short my decision will be based on rationality and justice and will be unbiased.

CP: What you specifically mean by political neutrality?

Me: Ma’m, for me political neutrallity means working on behalf of the government and not on behalf of any political party, its about working in the interest of people alone.

Then she said good luck. And thus my interview ended.

(Overall the board was very cordial, around 20 to 25 minutes, since I was the last canditate to be interviewed in that session, it couldn’t have lasted longer)