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Rinku Singh to Join UP Education Department Under Sports Quota Scheme

In a remarkable transition from cricket field to public service, Indian cricketer Rinku Singh is set to join the Uttar Pradesh Basic Education Department as a District Basic Education Officer (BSA). The appointment comes under the International Medal Winner Direct Recruitment Rules, 2022, a government policy recognizing and rewarding sportspersons who have brought glory to India at the international level. This announcement coincides with news that Rinku Singh’s upcoming wedding with Samajwadi Party MP Priya Saroj has been postponed due to his cricketing commitments in November 2025.

Why in News?

Rinku Singh is being appointed as an officer in the UP Basic Education Department. His appointment is based on the International Medal Winner Direct Recruitment Rules 2022. Simultaneously, reports confirm the postponement of his wedding to MP Priya Saroj due to scheduling conflicts with his international cricket commitments.

About the Appointment

  • The Yogi Adityanath-led government has initiated the process to appoint Rinku Singh as a District Basic Education Officer (BSA).
  • The Basic Education Department has begun formal preparations for onboarding.
  • The post is awarded under the 2022 Direct Recruitment Rules for International Medal Winners, a policy that grants deserving athletes roles in government services.

About the Policy: International Medal Winner Direct Recruitment Rules 2022

  • Enables appointment of international-level medal winners to Class 1 and Class 2 government posts.
  • Objective: Encourage excellence in sports and provide secure career opportunities for athletes.
  • Rinku’s appointment is a recognition of his outstanding contributions to Indian cricket on the global stage.

About Rinku Singh

  • Born in Aligarh, Uttar Pradesh.
  • Known for his performances in the IPL for Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) and for Team India in T20Is.
  • Became a household name after scoring five consecutive sixes in an IPL match.
  • Represents a new generation of sports icons from small-town India.
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