Richa Ghosh played an important role in the Women’s ODI World Cup 2025, she batted brilliantly in many matches of the tournament. In the league stage, she played a memorable inning of 94 runs against South Africa. In the final, Richa scored 34 runs against this team. After India became the world champion, in the felicitation ceremony organized by CAB (Cricket Association of Bengal), the Chief Minister of the state Mamata Banerjee had announced to give the post of DSP (Deputy Superintendent of Police) to Richa Ghosh. Now he has assumed his post.

Richa Ghosh, who was a part of the world champion team, has joined the state police force as Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP). He held the post of Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP) in Siliguri. Officials said that after assuming the post in Siliguri Police Commissionerate, Richa met senior officers and other members.

After India became the champion, BCCI had announced the prize money for the team. States had also announced cash amounts for their respective players. Cricket Association of Bengal had honored Richa Ghosh with Rs 34 lakh.

Richa Ghosh, who became DSP, will have the responsibility of leading police teams, handling law and order, crime control and overseeing various administrative works etc. Richa Ghosh’s salary will be around Rs 56,100 per month, although this is basic pay. Apart from this, many allowances are added on top. This will increase his salary.

ACP RICHA GHOSH HAS TAKEN CHARGE…!!!! pic.twitter.com/VlHzSIkc5t

—Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) December 5, 2025

Did Richa Ghosh get a higher post than DSP Siraj?

Richa Ghosh is DSP in West Bengal, she took charge as Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP) in Siliguri. Mohammed Siraj is the Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) in Telangana Police. ACP and DSP are equal ranks. Both are gazetted officers.

Richa Ghosh cricket career

22 year old Richa was born in Siliguri, West Bengal, where she was posted. Richa made her international debut in 2020. Currently, she has played 2 Tests, 51 ODIs and 67 T20 International matches for India. In this he has scored 151, 1145 and 1067 runs respectively.

Many former and current cricketers of India are serving on the post of DSP in the police. Mohammad Siraj got the post of DSP after the 2024 T20 World Cup, while the police uniform suits Deepti Sharma, who was the player of the tournament of the Women’s World Cup 2025. Apart from him, many cricketers have also become DSP, but how much salary do they get? Is everyone’s salary the same or does their salary differ after becoming a DSP according to the states?

What is the salary after becoming DSP?

-First of all, if we talk about Deepti Sharma, she got the post of DSP in Uttar Pradesh Police in January 2025 through sports quota. The income of Deputy Superintendent of Police in Uttar Pradesh starts from Rs 56,100. Apart from this, they also get allowance up to Rs 28,000. Therefore, Deepti’s monthly salary can range from Rs 80,000 to Rs 1,00,000.

-Talking about Mohammed Siraj, after India’s historic victory in the 2024 T20 World Cup, he got the post of DSP in Telangana Police under sports quota. According to the 7th Pay Commission in Telangana Police, the monthly income of DSP can range from Rs 58,850 to Rs 1,37,050. Apart from this, they also get house rent, medical and travel allowance.

-Joginder Sharma, who became the hero of the Indian team’s victory in the 2007 T20 World Cup final, is holding the post of DSP in Haryana Police. The basic salary of DSP in Haryana can be Rs 53,100. The salary of a DSP can range from Rs 53,100-1,67,800. Like other states, DSPs in Haryana also get allowances.

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The post of DSP i.e. Deputy Superintendent of Police is considered to be one of the most responsible and respected jobs of the government. The officers posted on this post not only get handsome salary but are also given many types of government facilities.

DSP Rishikant Shukla, posted in Mainpuri district of Uttar Pradesh, is in the news these days. During his long-term posting in Kanpur city, he allegedly acquired illegal assets worth about Rs 100 crore. The SIT investigation has revealed that Shukla created many benami properties in the name of his family, partners and close associates, which include 11 shops in Aryanagar and many other properties.

How much salary do you get?

DSP i.e. Deputy Superintendent of Police is a state level officer whose recruitment is done through the State Public Service Commission. It is a respectable and responsible post.

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The pay scale of DSP in Uttar Pradesh government ranges from Rs 56,100 to Rs 1,67,800. According to the 7th Pay Commission, the in-hand salary of a DSP is around Rs 73,000 to 80,000, depending on the years of service and grade pay.

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Facilities to DSP?

The government bears the expenses of travel allowance and petrol. Separate amount for uniform and its maintenance. The entire family gets government health facilities and insurance cover.

Vehicles are given to DSP. Government bungalow, which also provides facilities of security guards and domestic help.

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