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Gurmukhi-Shahmukhi Transliteration Specialist

پنجابی

Convert Punjabi text between Gurmukhi and Shahmukhi, and check AI transliteration across the two scripts.

At a glance

  • Paid in USDHourly or per task, in USD. Your rate is agreed per project.
  • Remote, any timezoneWork from anywhere with a stable connection.
  • Flexible, part-timeChoose your own hours.
  • Ongoing, project-based Starts when a matching project opens · Rolling applications
  • Contract · SpecialistMultiple openings
  • Punjabi · پنجابیShahmukhi and Gurmukhi

About the work

Punjabi is one language written in two scripts that most readers cannot cross. Reliable conversion opens each side's literature to the other and is a clear gap in current AI tools.

What you will do

  • Transliterate Punjabi text between Gurmukhi and Shahmukhi
  • Resolve words spelt differently on each side of the border
  • Build and review parallel test sets
  • Rate AI output for accuracy and readability

What we are looking for

  • Native Punjabi with confident reading of both scripts
  • Accurate typing in both Gurmukhi and Shahmukhi
  • Awareness of regional vocabulary differences
  • Professional written English

Nice to have

  • Experience with historical Punjabi texts or Sikh literature
  • Linguistics or publishing background

Hiring process

  1. Step 1Profile and CV review
  2. Step 2AI interview (about 20 minutes)
  3. Step 3Identity and credential check
  4. Step 4Short paid trial task

Free to apply. Vettedlance never charges candidates, and will never ask you to pay for training, tests or equipment.

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