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Mint
2 days ago
- Sport
- Mint
Rinku Singh set to be appointed as Basic Education Officer in Uttar Pradesh; What's BSA? Know eligibility, salary & more
Indian cricketer Rinku Singh is set to be appointed as a Basic Education Officer (BSA) in Uttar Pradesh. The development comes in after Rinku got engaged with Samajwadi Party MP Priya Saroj recently. Based on a Dainik Jagran report, a notification has already been issues by the Director of Basic Education in the state with his paperwork underway. The appointment of Rinku as a BSA is a reward to his contributions to cricket over the last few years. After grabbing the limelight in IPL 2023 for Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), Rinku went on to represent the Indian team. He was also a part of the Indian team that won gold medal at the Asia Games in Hangzhou, China. Notably, the position of BSA is solely reserved for athletes who have made the country proud at the international level. Rinku's appointment also aligns with the state's policy to include individuals from sports into public service roles. However, his appointment has raised a few eyebrows, especially in regards to his educational qualification. According to a ETV Bharat report, Rinku failed in the ninth grade and didn't study after that. Instead he gave his all for cricket. A BSA acts as a government's representative in the area of basic education and works as a district level. It is a Group B (Gazetted) post and is common in all the state governments. Candidates, who fall in the age bracket of 21 to 40 years in the year of examination, are eligible for the post of a BSA. The basic education required for the post of BSA is graduation in any discipline from any recognised university or institution. The candidates for the post of a BSA are selected by State Public Service Commission (State PSCs) of the concerned state. Despite not having educational qualification by his side, Rinku was appointed as a BSA on under the International Medal Winner Direct Recruitment Rules 2022. Rinku's involvement in the gold medal-winning triumphant Indian cricket team at the 2022 Asian Games, makes him eligible under the scheme. According to a News18 report, Rinku might draw a salary of around ₹ 56000 per month, which may increase with experience and annual increments. Additionally, he will receive 46% Dearness Allowance, House Rent Allowance, Travel Allowance, and several other benefits.
NDTV
4 days ago
- Sport
- NDTV
Rinku Singh To Join Uttar Pradesh Education Department As Officer Ahead Of Wedding: Report
Indian cricket team batter Rinku Singh is likely to join the Uttar Pradesh basic education department as an officer, according to a report by Times of India. The report claimed that the Yogi Adityanath government has started the process to appoint him District Basic Education Officer (BSA). A highly-placed source told Times of India that an order regarding the appointment has already been issued and the basic education department has also started their preparations. The appointment was made official under the International Medal Winner Direct Recruitment Rules 2022 which honours athletes who have achieved exceptional feats for the country. Such athletes are awarded positions in government services. Meanwhile, Rinku Singh and Samajwadi Party MP Priya Saroj's wedding, which was scheduled to take place on November 19, has now been reportedly postponed. The couple got engaged in a grand ceremony in Uttar Pradesh's Lucknow, earlier this month, where many big faces were in attendance. Some notable guests included the likes of SP president and former UP Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav, actress Jaya Bachchan, and even Indian pacer Bhuvneshwar Kumar. The couple also shared multiple pictures from ceremony on their social media handles. According to a report by Amar Ujala newspaper, the wedding between Rinku and Priya has been postponed due to the former's cricket commitments in November. The newspaper cited the family members of couple as the source and stated that the wedding will now take place in February 2026 and the exact date will be revealed soon. "The family had booked Taj Hotel, Varanasi for Rinku and Priya's wedding on November 19, 2025. However, Rinku's commitments for the Indian cricket team forced them to postpone the wedding," stated the report. "The hotel has now been booked for February end but the exact date is not confirmed yet," stated further.
Time of India
4 days ago
- Sport
- Time of India
Rinku Singh likely to join UP edu dept as officer
1 2 Lucknow: Star cricketer Rinku Singh is likely to join the basic education department as an officer in his home state Uttar Pradesh. The Yogi government has initiated the process to appoint him to the post of District Basic Education Officer (BSA). An order regarding this has been issued, and the basic education department has started preparations, said a highly placed source. Rinku Singh will be appointed under the International Medal Winner Direct Recruitment Rules 2022, which honors athletes who bring glory to the country at the international level by offering them positions in government services. Rinku, who hails from Aligarh, recently got engaged to SP MP Priya Saroj. He is currently busy with domestic cricket. TNN
