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Odia - AI Voice Data Collection Project

apna  •  ₹500/hr  •  Republic of India (Remote)  •  1 day ago
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Job Description

About the Role:

We are looking for fluent Odia speakers to join a remote, one-time voice recording project that helps build next-generation AI models.

About the Project

We are looking for fluent Odia speakers to participate in a conversational voice recording project aimed at training and improving AI speech and conversational models.

Participants will have natural, unscripted conversations with an AI-powered conversational bot across topics such as Travel, Finance, Retail, Healthcare, Telecom, Education, and more.

This is not a script-reading project. We are looking for participants who can speak naturally, confidently, and spontaneously while providing detailed responses.

Selection Process

  • Audition: Submit a 2-minute voice recording in a quiet environment.
  • Screening: Submitted samples will be reviewed based on language fluency, pronunciation, voice quality, and conversational ability.
  • Shortlisting: Selected candidates will be invited to participate in the final recording.
  • NDA: Selected candidates must sign an NDA before the final recording session.

Compensations: Rs. 500/Hr | Max Rs. 1000 for 2 hours of recording

Requirements

What You'll Do:

  • Record a 2-minute audition sample as part of the selection process.
  • If selected, complete 2 hours of conversational voice recording from home.
  • Interact naturally with an AI bot that will guide the conversation through different topics.
  • Speak for approximately 70% of the overall conversation, providing detailed, spontaneous, and relevant responses.
  • Participate in multiple short recording sessions, typically around 10 minutes per topic.

Follow the provided guidelines on:

  • Natural speaking style
  • Pronunciation and clarity
  • Conversational flow
  • Appropriate response length and detail
  • Re-record sections if required based on quality or technical checks.

Candidate Requirements

  • Fluent in Odia; native or near-native proficiency preferred.
  • Strong ability to speak naturally, clearly, and confidently in the target language.
  • Comfortable engaging in conversations on a variety of everyday and professional topics.
  • Able to provide detailed responses without relying on a script.
  • Prior experience in voice recording, voice-over, speech data collection, or similar projects is preferred but not mandatory.
  • Access to a quiet and controlled recording environment at home.
  • Stable and reliable internet connection.
  • Access to a good-quality microphone or earphones/headset with a microphone.
  • Ability to follow recording instructions and complete the assigned sessions within the specified timeline.

Important

This is a conversational speech collection project, not a read-aloud or scripted recording task. Candidates should be comfortable speaking spontaneously and maintaining a natural conversation with an AI bot.

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About apna

Founded in 2019, Apna Group is redefining the future of work for India and beyond - empowering millions of professionals and enterprises through AI-led innovation.

Through Apna.co, India’s largest early-career job marketplace, we’ve connected 6 Cr+ job seekers with 7 Lakh+ employers across 900+ cities, enabling faster, smarter, and more meaningful hiring at scale.

Trusted by India’s leading enterprises such as Teleperformance, Zomato, HDB Financial Services, Bluestar, TVS, Kotak, Axis Bank, Flipkart, and Lifestyle, Apna powers workforce transformation across Retail, BFSI, Staffing, Healthcare, Manufacturing, and IT sectors.

Building on this foundation, Apna has expanded into enterprise AI innovation with Blue Machines, our Voice AI platform that enables organizations to deploy production-grade voice agents with sub-300 ms latency and <1-week deployment cycles. In its first 45 days, Blue Machines secured $6 M+ in enterprise contracts across lending, insurance, recruitment, and healthcare - making it one of India’s fastest-adopted deep-tech platforms.

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Recognized among India’s Most Preferred Workplaces 2025–26, and as a Most Preferred Workplace for Women, Apna Group continues to build technology that empowers people, strengthens enterprises, and drives inclusive growth.

Backed by world-class investors including Tiger Global, Sequoia Capital, Lightspeed, Insight Partners, GSV Ventures, and Owl Ventures, Apna collaborates with leading government and public institutions such as the NSDC, Ministry of Defence, UNICEF YuWaah, and AICTE to drive nationwide skilling and employability programs - powering AICTE’s career portal for over 3 million students across 22,000 colleges.

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IT & Software
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1,001-5,000 employees
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Bengaluru, IN
Year Founded
2019
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