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Who Are Basic Education Officers? What's Their Salary? FAQ As UP Offers Job To Batter Rinku Singh
Rinku Singh could get an initial monthly salary ranging from Rs 70,000 to Rs 90,000. He will also receive several benefits, including govt accommodation, pension, gratuity, etc.
International cricketer Rinku Singh, recently engaged to Samajwadi Party MP Priya Saroj, is set to begin a new chapter in the Uttar Pradesh government's education department. The state government is in the process of appointing him as the District Basic Education Officer (BSA) under the International Medalist Direct Recruitment Rules-2022. The Director of Basic Education has issued a letter regarding this, sources confirmed on Thursday.
Singh's appointment aligns with a state policy aimed at providing government jobs to internationally renowned athletes. He will take on the Group-A gazetted post of BSA in the Uttar Pradesh government, a significant and responsible role within the education department. This position, classified under Pay Matrix Level-10 of the 7th Pay Commission, offers an attractive starting salary and allowances.
To qualify, candidates must have a graduate degree from a recognised university and be between 21 and 40 years old at the time of examination, with age relaxations for reserved categories as per government regulations.
BSA Selection Process
The selection process includes three phases: Preliminary Examination, Main Written Examination, and an Interview. The Main Written Exam covers subjects like General Hindi, General English, and General Knowledge, along with optional subjects.
The BSA salary starts at Rs 56,100 per month, which increases with experience and annual increments, potentially reaching up to Rs 1,77,500. Additional allowances include a 46% Dearness Allowance, House Rent Allowance depending on the city, Travel Allowance, and other benefits like medical and children's education allowances. The initial monthly salary for a BSA ranges from Rs 70,000 to Rs 90,000, depending on the city and HRA, with increases over time.
BSAs also receive several benefits, including government accommodation, free medical treatment, pension and gratuity under the New Pension Scheme, paid leave, travel facilities, and other perks.
Born on October 12, 1997, in Aligarh, Rinku Singh comes from a modest background. His father worked as a gas cylinder delivery man. Due to financial challenges, Singh studied only up to the ninth grade before turning his attention to cricket. He made his IPL debut with Kings XI Punjab in 2017 and has been playing for KKR since 2018. His accomplishments in cricket, including his T20I debut against Ireland in 2023 and an impressive performance for KKR in IPL 2023, qualified him for the BSA job.
