Bihar govt. to dismiss over 3,000 school teachers for using fake degrees, forged documents to secure jobs
The Bihar government plans to dismiss over 3,000 school teachers who secured employment using fake degrees and forged documents between 2006 and 2015. Authorities will also initiate criminal proceedings and attempt to recover salaries paid to these individuals.
Why it matters
This move highlights systemic corruption in public sector recruitment and the government's attempt to restore integrity in the education system.
Following an investigation by the Vigilance Bureau in Bihar into recruitment of school teachers from 2006 to 2015, the State government on Friday (July 10, 2026) said that it would dismiss over 3,000 teachers who used fake degrees, forged certificates to secure their job. Besides, the government would also initiate criminal action and recover the salaries paid to them during their service period.
The report focuses on government policy and administrative actions regarding corruption, presenting facts from official sources.
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