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# Bihar salary withdrawals of ₹35.27 crore under audit across 38 districts
- URL: https://newsanek.com/bihar-salary-scam-hrms-portal-38-districts/
- Published: 2026-11-09T12:32:28.000Z
- Updated: 2026-11-09T12:50:21.000Z
- Description: An internal audit by the education department found 7,202 cases of excess withdrawals. About ₹33 crore has been recovered, but some districts are still lagging behind.
- Author: Kumar Ujjwal
- Tags: India, Bihar, Explainer, #sub-money-finance, #state-bihar, #state-desk, #region-east, #sm-52, #smemo-outrage

Officials in Bihar allegedly withdrew extra money from teachers' salary payments through an online system.

An internal audit by the education department found 7,202 cases of excess withdrawals, worth about ₹35.27 crore.

The issue came to light in October. Officials found three cases during random checks in Bhagalpur, Nawada and Patna.

The department then ordered an audit across all 38 districts.

### Key points

- Officials allegedly changed payment details on an online salary portal.
- The audit found 7,202 cases worth about ₹35.27 crore.
- About ₹33 crore has been recovered, and about ₹2.24 crore is still pending.
- Gopalganj reported the most cases, with 783.

## How was the money allegedly withdrawn?

The money was allegedly taken through HRMS, the Human Resource Management System.

This online portal processes salaries and other payments for government employees.

Each payment normally passes through three levels. The Maker prepares the salary details. The Checker verifies the amount.

The Approver gives the final approval.

The department's letter alleges that officials at all three stages worked together.

They allegedly changed payment details, so amounts above approved salaries, House Rent Allowance (HRA) and arrears could be withdrawn.

## Where were the most cases found?

Gopalganj had the highest number of cases, with 783\. Gaya followed with 628, and West Champaran had 551.

Patna recorded 312 cases. Buxar, Rohtas, Muzaffarpur and East Champaran also had large numbers.

## So how much money is back, and what is still pending?

About ₹33 crore of the total ₹35.27 crore has been recovered. The audit report was submitted on November 4.

Recovery is complete in 30 of Bihar's 38 districts.

Bihar salary withdrawals: key numbers

**7,202 cases**Cases of excess withdrawals found

**₹35.27 crore**Amount allegedly withdrawn

**₹33 crore**Amount recovered so far

**30 of 38**Districts where recovery is complete

Graphic: News Anek, from the facts in this report

Eight districts are still pending, including Madhubani, Katihar and Siwan. Siwan has the lowest recovery, at 46.86 percent.

The department's director wrote to all district education officers. He called the lapses misconduct by a government servant.

Explainer

### What happened before

- Officials found three cases of excess withdrawals during random checks in October.
- The checks were in Bhagalpur, Nawada and Patna.
- The education department then ordered an audit across all 38 districts of Bihar.

### Why it matters

The money was meant for salaries, allowances and dues of teachers and other staff, so public funds are involved.

### What to watch next

- About ₹2.24 crore is still to be recovered.
- Recovery is still pending in eight districts.

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### Sources

- [CNBCTV18: Bihar's ₹35 crore salary scam: How HRMS portal was allegedly manipulated across 38 districts](https://www.cnbctv18.com/india/bihar-35-crore-salary-scam-how-hrms-portal-was-allegedly-manipulated-across-38-districts-20030236.htm?ref=newsanek.com)