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

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.