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Hindi Transcriber | AI Voice Data Project

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Job overview

Apna is hiring a Hindi Transcriber | AI Voice Data Project. Apna’s Arctic Engine seeks Hindi transcribers to convert natural, unscripted Hindi conversations into verbatim text for AI speech model training. The role involves accurately typing audio, preserving fillers and code‑switching, tagging unintelligible segments, and meeting a 97%+ accuracy target while adhering to project guidelines and turnaround times.

Key focus areas include Transcribe conversational audio verbatim in Hindi script., Preserve fillers, repetitions, stutters, false starts, and natural speech patterns., and Handle Odia‑English/Hindi code‑switching, regional accents, and colloquial speech..

Important skills include Listening Skills, Hindi Fluency, Verbatim Transcription, Hindi Typing, Attention To Detail, and Audio Annotation. Preferred (not required): Code Switching, Quality Focus, and TAT Management.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Listening SkillsHindi FluencyVerbatim TranscriptionHindi TypingAttention to DetailAudio AnnotationCode SwitchingQuality FocusTAT Management

Qualifications

Native or Near-Native Hindi Proficiency1–3+ Years Transcription Experience40+ WPM Hindi Typing SpeedLaptop or DesktopReliable InternetGood-Quality HeadphonesNDA Signed

Full job description

About Arctic Engine:

Arctic Engines is an enterprise-grade Al human data operations company specializing in high-quality training data, RLHF, and human feedback pipelines for frontier Al models. We are part of the Apna Group, one of India's fastest-growing unicorns, backed by marquee investors such as Lightspeed, Tiger Global, Insight Partners, Peak XV, and others. With native access to Apna's 60M+ workforce, we deliver high-quality training data at unmatched scale and speed.

Job Summary:

We are looking for skilled Hindi Transcribers to support a large-scale conversational voice data project for training AI speech models. You will transcribe natural, unscripted Hindi conversations covering topics such as Finance, Travel, Healthcare, Retail, Telecom, and more.

Selection Process

  • Application Screening
  • 2–3 minute Hindi transcription skill test
  • Evaluation & Shortlisting
  • NDA + Onboarding
  • Production Assignment Compensation

Payment is based on approved transcription output, with rates shared during onboarding. High-performing contributors may be considered for ongoing projects and QA/Reviewer opportunities.

Key Responsibilities

  • Accurately transcribe conversational audio verbatim in Hindi script.

  • Preserve fillers, repetitions, stutters, false starts, and natural speech patterns.

  • Handle Odia-English/Hindi code-switching, regional accents, and colloquial speech.

  • Identify and tag unintelligible speech, overlapping speech, background noise, and other audio issues.

  • Follow project-specific transcription and formatting guidelines.

  • Maintain 97%+ transcription accuracy and meet assigned TATs.

  • Review and correct work based on QA/reviewer feedback. Requirements

  • Native or near-native proficiency in Hindi, with excellent reading and writing skills.

  • 1–3+ years of experience in transcription, subtitling, captioning, speech annotation, or similar work preferred.

  • Strong Hindi typing skills; 40+ WPM preferred.

  • Excellent listening skills and attention to detail.

  • Comfortable working with natural, unscripted, multi-speaker conversations.

  • Experience handling multilingual/code-switched audio is an advantage.

  • Laptop/desktop, reliable internet, and good-quality headphones are required. Preferred Skills

Hindi Fluency | Verbatim Transcription | Hindi Typing | Listening Skills | Attention to Detail | Audio Annotation | Code-Switching | Quality Focus | TAT Management

Confidentiality: An NDA must be signed before accessing project audio and transcription materials.

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