Data Annotator

Job Description: Punjabi Data AnnotatorDepartment: Data Operations

Employment Type: Onsite

Working Hours: 8 Hours/Day

Experience: Fresher / 0–1 Yr

Language Required: Punjabi (native or near-native proficiency)

About the RoleWe are looking for detail-oriented Data Annotators to support an AI training project focused on handwritten text recognition. In this role, you will be responsible for accurately annotating handwritten text in images by drawing bounding boxes around text regions and evaluating the quality of ground-truth data.

This is a fully onsite role with structured 8-hour daily shifts. Prior experience is preferred but not mandatory, as we provide complete task-level training before you begin.

• Key ResponsibilitiesReview image batches containing handwritten or live text provided through the annotation platform
• Draw precise bounding boxes around individual handwritten text segments as per task guidelines
• Evaluate and verify ground-truth labels for accuracy and completeness
• Flag images or text segments that are illegible, ambiguous, or do not meet annotation criteria
• Maintain consistent annotation quality in accordance with the project style guide and quality benchmarks
• Meet daily and weekly throughput targets while maintaining the accuracy thresholds set by the QA team
• Participate in calibration sessions and promptly incorporate feedback from QA reviewers
• Report task-level issues, edge cases, or tool-related bugs to the project lead through designated channels
• Required Skills & QualificationsMinimum educational qualification: 10+2 (Higher Secondary) or equivalent, or above
• Native fluency, both oral and written, in Punjabi
• Strong attention to detail, with the ability to accurately identify and locate text within complex image backgrounds
• Comfort in working with web-based annotation tools (training provided)
• Ability to read and interpret handwritten text in Punjabi
• Ability to manage time effectively and work independently within a structured daily schedule
• Good written communication skills in English for platform interaction and feedback reporting
• Good to HavePrior exposure to data annotation, image labeling, or AI/ML data collection tasks
• Familiarity with annotation tools such as Label Studio, CVAT, Scale AI, or similar platforms
• Experience in quality review or proofreading tasks requiring high accuracy
• Knowledge of multiple scripts or languages
• What We OfferStructured onboarding with task-specific training and annotator guidelines
• Regular feedback cycles to help improve annotation accuracy
• Compensation: ₹10,000 per month (negotiated cases: up to ₹12,000)
• Opportunity to transition into a longer-term engagement based on performance
• Work Schedule & ConditionsSchedule: 8 hours per day, Monday to Friday (weekends may be required based on project deadlines)
• Work Mode: Onsite

Application NoteCandidates undergo a short annotation screening task to assess attention to detail and task comprehension before onboarding.