A cricket umpire controls matches by applying the Laws of Cricket, making decisions such as out, no-ball and wide, and ensuring fair play. Umpires are certified by cricket associations (state, BCCI).
Umpires move from local and state matches to BCCI panels after exams and experience.
Indicative only. These ranges are estimates compiled from general industry knowledge and public pay surveys, not audited figures. Actual pay depends on the employer, city, qualification, certifications and experience. Check current job listings before deciding.
| # | State | Main hubs | Demand |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Maharashtra Mumbai, Pune, Nagpur |
Mumbai, Pune, Nagpur | High demand |
| 2 | Delhi NCR Delhi, Gurugram, Noida |
Delhi, Gurugram, Noida | Medium demand |
| 3 | Karnataka Bengaluru, Mysuru, Mangaluru |
Bengaluru, Mysuru, Mangaluru | Medium demand |
Indicative ranking of where employers and training institutions in this field are concentrated — not an official count of vacancies. Check the National Career Service portal (ncs.gov.in) and the government job portal for current openings.
Government job portal: National Career Service (ncs.gov.in)
Sports