lexicography is the art of writing words in dictionary format. Professional linguists research, write, compile and edit special books such as dictionaries, encyclopedias or various other reference texts. Interested candidates should obtain Master's or Doctoral degree in English or any other concerned language. It is a desk job a lexicograph must have in-depth knowledge of the subject that he is handling. Though it is not a very paying career — starting salary is Rs15,000, this goes up with years of experience. Colleges to study are: