More than 70,500 corruption-related complaints were received against employees of various government departments and organisations in 2025, according to the latest report of the Central Vigilance Commission (CVC). A total of 70,584 complaints were recorded during the year, with banks and the Railways receiving the highest numbers of complaints.
The CVC periodically reviews complaints pending with Chief Vigilance Officers (CVOs) of different departments to ensure that allegations are examined and disposed of within the prescribed timeframe.
Banks Receive Highest Number of Complaints
Government-owned banks topped the list, with CVOs receiving 9,933 corruption complaints during 2025. Of these, 9,520 complaints were disposed of, while 413 remained pending as of December 31, 2025. Among the pending cases, 52 had remained unresolved for more than three months.
The high number of complaints against banking-sector employees places the sector at the top of the CVC's 2025 list. However, the number of complaints alone does not establish that corruption occurred, as allegations require examination and verification by the competent authorities.
Railways Second on the List
The Railways recorded the second-highest number of complaints. CVOs received 9,381 complaints concerning railway employees during 2025.
Of these, 8,754 complaints were disposed of, leaving 627 pending at the end of the year. Ten of the pending complaints had remained unresolved for more than three months.
The figures cover complaints handled through the vigilance mechanisms of the respective organisations and reflect allegations received rather than confirmed instances of corruption.
64,905 Complaints Disposed Of
Across government departments and organisations covered by the report, 64,905 of the 70,584 complaints were disposed of, while 5,679 remained pending. The CVC has been monitoring pending complaints to encourage departments to complete investigations and take appropriate action within the prescribed timelines.
The data highlights the scale of complaints received by vigilance authorities and the continuing challenge of ensuring timely investigation of allegations involving public servants.
CVC Reviews Pending Cases
The Central Vigilance Commission's review mechanism is intended to prevent complaints from remaining unresolved for extended periods. Chief Vigilance Officers serve as an important part of the vigilance framework within government departments and organisations.
The latest figures also underline the importance of transparent procedures, internal monitoring and timely action when allegations of corruption are reported.
It is important to note that a corruption complaint is an allegation and does not automatically mean that the accused employee is guilty. Complaints must be investigated and assessed on the basis of evidence before any conclusion is reached.
The 2025 figures nevertheless provide an indication of the volume of corruption-related complaints being handled across India's government institutions, with banks and the Railways accounting for the largest numbers among the organisations listed.
