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

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Karnataka raises DA for State government staff by from 15.75% to 18%
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The Karnataka state government has increased the Dearness Allowance (DA) for its employees and pensioners from 15.75% to 18%. The hike is effective retroactively from July 1, 2026, and is framed as a Deepavali holiday benefit.

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This adjustment directly impacts the disposable income of state employees and reflects the government's fiscal response to inflation.

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BENGALURU 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.

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