GENERAL19 Sept 2026
Promotion and relegation system added as BCCI revamps umpire pay structure
BCCI has raised daily pay for umpires and match referees for the first time in nearly a decade. Grades are now A, B, C and D, paying ₹60,000, ₹50,000, ₹40,000 and ₹35,000 a day. Postings will follow merit, with promotions and relegations each season. If you officiate or manage such staff, check the new grades carefully.
Key Statutory Highlights
- BCCI has restructured the umpire categories from A+, A, B and C to A, B, C and D.
- Revised per-day pay is ₹60,000, ₹50,000, ₹40,000 and ₹35,000 for grades A, B, C and D respectively.
- An umpires board will assess merit, and umpires will be promoted or relegated at the end of every season.
Actionable Advice for Taxpayers / Founders:If you officiate matches or handle payments for sports officials, ask your board for the revised fee circular and confirm which grade applies to you before the season starts.
Statutory Disclaimer: TaxQue Shorts are AI-assisted editorial briefs for compliance awareness. This brief has not passed every source check; confirm the original notification before acting. This does not constitute formal legal or CA counsel.
TaxQue News Desk
Share: