Clerical jobs like filing paperwork and data entry once filled bank branches and offices, but AI tools now handle them in seconds. Optical character recognition (OCR) and machine learning scan documents, extract info, and input data without errors—tasks that took hours for humans.
In India, banks like SBI use AI for processing millions of forms daily, cutting manual entry by up to 90%. This shift saves time but squeezes entry-level hires, with global forecasts showing 85 million such jobs at risk by 2026.
Data entry clerks top the list for automation due to rule-based, repetitive work. Here's how key roles stack up:
| Job Role | Automation Risk | Example AI Replacement |
|---|---|---|
| Data Entry Clerk | Very High (90%) | AI software like UiPath nucamp |
| Clerical Filing | High (80%) | Automated document management |
| Basic Record Keeping | High (75%) | Cloud bots sorting spreadsheets |
| Routine Admin | Medium (60%) | Chatbots scheduling and logging |
RBI data hints at over 2 lakh Indian banking clerical jobs evolving by 2027, mirroring global trends where AI displaces 92 million roles but creates 170 million new ones.
AI frees workers from drudgery, sparking demand for oversight roles. Data validators who check AI outputs or hybrid clerks combining tech with customer service are rising fast.
AI Tool Managers: Supervise bots, earning ₹8-15 lakhs starting in fintechs like Paytm.
Data Analysts: Clean and interpret AI-processed data—Python skills boost hires by 40%.
Compliance Clerks: Ensure AI follows rules, vital in regulated sectors like banking.
NASSCOM predicts 1 million AI-related jobs in India by 2028, favoring B.Com grads with tech certs.
Start small to beat the bots—focus on what AI can't do: think critically and adapt.
Learn free tools like Google Sheets AI or Excel macros via YouTube.
Take NPTEL courses on data analytics (₹1000 certs).
Practice with apps like Zapier for automation basics.
Intern at banks or startups for real exposure.
Build soft skills: problem-solving trumps typing speed.
Colleges like DU now offer AI add-ons to commerce degrees—enroll early!
AI streamlines clerical work but rewards adaptable students. Upskill today, and turn threats into your edge in India's digital job boom .
