Typical responsibilities for a Data Entry Operator include:

Entering, updating and maintaining data in computer systems/spreadsheets/databases. Apna+3Apna+3One Fresher+3
Verifying inputs for accuracy, cross-checking for errors or inconsistencies. e-Governance Solutions+1
Generating reports, retrieving data, assisting with data clean-up/quality checks. AIIMS Madurai+1
Maintaining confidentiality of data, organising physical/digital records, occasionally doing administrative or back-office support tasks. Apna+1
Working under deadlines, possibly across shifts (day and/or night) depending on company and workload. Indeed+1

🎓 Education & Experience Requirements

In Madurai, common expectations are:

Minimum education: many jobs accept 12th pass (Higher Secondary). One Fresher+1
Some roles ask for a Graduate degree (or higher) especially when responsibilities include more than basic entry. Apna+1
Computer literacy: ability to use MS Office (Excel, Word, sometimes PowerPoint), data entry software. One Fresher+1
Typing/data‐entry speed and accuracy are often important (though exact numbers vary). For example, one government tender asked for “8000 key depressions per hour”. High Court of Madhya Pradesh
Experience: Some roles accept freshers, others prefer 1-3 years of relevant experience. One Fresher

💰 Salary / Pay Range

Based on current listings and salary-survey data for Madurai:

Entry level roles: around ₹8,000 – ₹12,000/month for freshers in some job listings. Apna+1
Some jobs for fresher 12th pass list salary ₹11,000-₹14,000/month. One Fresher
According to salary data: in Madurai the average base pay for a Data Entry Operator is about ₹15,000/month (with a broad range from ~₹10,000 to ~₹26,000/month depending on experience/role). Glassdoor
Higher pay roles (with more responsibilities or in specialised industries) can go into ~₹15,000-20,000/month or more. Example: one listing in a travel agency: ₹15,000-₹20,000/month. Apna

Here are some recent examples:

Role: Data Entry Operator at Secundum BPO Services, Iyer Bungalow, Madurai – Salary ₹8,000-12,000/month, any experience, basic English & typing skills required. Apna
Role: Data Entry Operator at same company – salary around ₹8,000-10,500/month + incentives; min 3 years experience; Graduate; basic English. Apna
Role: Data Entry Operator (Fresher) in Madurai (textile manufacturing), salary ₹11,000-14,000/month, 12th pass acceptable. One Fresher
Role: Data Entry Executive at Sri Murugan Travel Agency, Madurai Main – salary ₹15,000-20,000/month, any experience, good system knowledge & typing. Apna

If you’re targeting a data-entry role in Madurai, here are useful steps:

Make sure you have your education certificate (12th or whatever you have) ready.
Work on your computer skills: especially MS Excel (basic formulas, data sorting/cleanup), Word, maybe Google Sheets.
Improve your typing speed & accuracy: practice typing regularly (aim, say, ~35-50 WPM or equivalent key-depressions). Many listings expect good speed.
Brush up basic English & Tamil communication: many jobs require basic English (reading/writing) and local language.
In your CV/resume highlight any prior computer/data work (even if at school/college), any courses you have done in computer applications or data entry.
Be prepared for walk-in interviews: some companies in Madurai advertise “walk-in” for this role (bring photo, ID, resume). Example listing mentions “walk-in from 17 Jul to 24 Jul” etc. Apna
Dress neatly, be punctual; these roles are routine but attendance & accuracy matter a lot.
If you can, take a short certificate course in “Data Entry / MS Office / Computer Applications” — this adds value and may raise your pay.
Show willingness to learn: mention you are ready to work full-time, handle deadlines, ensure data accuracy.
Ask about shifts: some jobs may have day shift or evening/night shift. Be clear in advance.