Indian cricketer Rinku Singh is currently in the limelight. Along with his stellar cricket performances, his personal and professional life has also become a topic of discussion.
Sports News: The young star of the Indian cricket team, Rinku Singh, is making headlines not only for his cricket but also for his potential entry into government service. The Uttar Pradesh government has initiated the process of appointing him as a District Basic Education Officer (BSA). This decision has been taken under the International Medal Winners Direct Recruitment Rules-2022, which provides special consideration to athletes who have brought glory to the country at the international level, offering them a distinguished position in state government service.
Following the news of Rinku Singh becoming a BSA, a question is rapidly circulating on social media – "How much will a cricketer earning crores earn as a government employee?" Let's find out the salary and benefits Rinku Singh is expected to receive as a BSA.
BSA Position: Prestige, Responsibility, and an Attractive Package
In Uttar Pradesh, the position of BSA falls under the Group A Gazetted Officer category. This post comes under the 7th Pay Commission's Pay Matrix Level-10, which includes basic pay, DA (Dearness Allowance), HRA (House Rent Allowance), TA (Travel Allowance), and several other government benefits. The estimated salary Rinku Singh could receive is as follows:
- Basic Pay: ₹56,100
- Dearness Allowance (DA): Approximately 46% = ₹25,800
- HRA (if not provided with government accommodation): ₹6,000 to ₹12,000 (depending on the city)
- Other allowances (TA, CCA, etc.): ₹5,000 - ₹8,000
- Total Estimated Monthly Salary: ₹70,000 to ₹90,000
- Government accommodation, pension, and other benefits are also included
Some additional benefits associated with the BSA position
- Government accommodation: If government accommodation is not provided, HRA will be given.
- Medical reimbursement and CGHS facility
- Travel Allowance (TA)
- Pension and gratuity after retirement
- Official vehicle and government staff
- Considering these benefits of a government job, it wouldn't be wrong to say that this job will also be a prestigious position for Rinku Singh.
Cricketer Rinku Singh
Even though Rinku Singh is about to enter government service, he is already a millionaire. According to reports:
- Net worth: ₹8 to ₹9 crore
- Retention by KKR in IPL 2025: ₹13 crore
- New Bungalow: A new luxurious home purchased for ₹3 crore
- Brand endorsements: Earning in lakhs
In this context, the BSA job is not an economic compulsion for Rinku Singh, but a symbol of social prestige and respect for the state. Rinku Singh recently got engaged to Samajwadi Party MP Priya Saroj.
