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Data Collector

Salary range₹9,000 – 15,000 / month (project-based) → ₹15,000 – 25,000 / month Top hiring statesUttar Pradesh, Bihar, Maharashtra Current openingsNo jobs found

1 Description of the job

A data collector gathers information through surveys, interviews, field visits and records for research, government and business projects.

Visit households or sites and collect data
Record answers accurately
Submit and verify data

2 Skills required

Communication in local language Accuracy Smartphone / app use Field travel Honesty Patience

3 Opportunities available in the market

Surveys by government bodies, NGOs and research firms provide short-term and project-based jobs.

Census, NSSO and government surveys
Market-research and development organisations
NGOs and research projects

4 Salary range

Fresher (0–2 yrs)₹9,000 – 15,000 / month (project-based)

Mid-level (3–8 yrs)₹15,000 – 25,000 / month

Senior / specialistSupervisor: ₹25,000 – 40,000 / month

Indicative only. These ranges are estimates compiled from general industry knowledge and public pay surveys, not audited figures. Actual pay depends on the employer, city, qualification, certifications and experience. Check current job listings before deciding.

5 Job openings — which states have more

#	State	Main hubs	Demand
1	Uttar Pradesh Lucknow, Kanpur, Varanasi	Lucknow, Kanpur, Varanasi	High demand
2	Bihar Patna, Gaya, Muzaffarpur	Patna, Gaya, Muzaffarpur	High demand
3	Maharashtra Mumbai, Pune, Nagpur	Mumbai, Pune, Nagpur	High demand

Indicative ranking of where employers and training institutions in this field are concentrated — not an official count of vacancies. Check the National Career Service portal (ncs.gov.in) and the government job portal for current openings.

Government job portal: National Career Service (ncs.gov.in)

Current openings — BiharCareer

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