eGigHow to hire a data entry operator
You need someone to enter, update and check data in our systems quickly and accurately. Here is what to pay, what to look for, and the fastest way to find good candidates.
What to pay
Offering at or above the middle of the range brings more and better applicants. Pay by city
What to look for
- 12th pass or graduate
- Typing speed of 30+ words per minute with high accuracy
- Working knowledge of MS Excel and Word
- Attention to detail and patience with repetitive work
- Basic English reading and writing
Signs of a strong candidate
- Typing speed above 40 words a minute with high accuracy
- Advanced Excel: VLOOKUP, pivot tables and data cleaning
- Tally or an ERP like SAP for billing and inventory entry
Hire in 4 steps
- Write the job. Start from our data entry operator job description and add your timings, location and benefits.
- Post it free on eGig with the salary shown. Verified employers go live at once, and matching members get it by email and WhatsApp.
- Shortlist and interview. Use a short practical task and our interview questions with answers to look for.
- Make the offer with the free offer letter generator, then an appointment letter on joining.
Questions employers ask
How much should I pay a data entry operator?
Typical pay is ₹10,000–₹15,000 a month for a fresher and ₹15,000–₹22,000 with 2–5 years’ experience. Big-city employers usually pay 10–15% more.
Where can I find a data entry operator?
Post the job free on eGig with the salary shown; jobs with salary get more applicants. You can also search member profiles by skill and city, and invite freelancers for short projects.
What should I ask in the interview?
Ask about real situations from their past work, test the core skill with a short task, and check how they communicate. Our free interview question list for this role has answers to look for.