Karnataka raises DA for State government staff by from 15.75% to 18%

The increase in DA will also apply to the pensioners and family pensioners, according to the notification. | Photo Credit: Getty Images Karnataka has announced a Deepavali bonanza for State government employees by increasing the Dearness Allowance by 2.25 percentage points with retrospective effect from July 2026.According to a notification issued on Thursday (November 5, 2026), the Dearness Allowance (DA) for the State government employees would now be increased from the present 15.75% to 18% of their basic pay. The increase will come into effect from July 1, 2026. The increase in DA will also apply to the pensioners and family pensioners, according to the notification. Published - November 05, 2026 05:35 pm IST