BENGALURU: The state government has issued orders enhancing the Dearness Allowance (DA) for State Government employees and pensioners, reaffirming its commitment to their welfare and financial security.
The DA for State Government employees drawing salaries under the 2024 Revised Pay Scales has been increased from 15.75 per cent to 18 per cent of basic pay, with retrospective effect from July 1, 2026. The same enhancement, from 15.75 per cent to 18 per cent, has also been extended to retired State Government employees and family pensioners, in accordance with applicable rules.
ಸರ್ಕಾರಿ ನೌಕರರು ಹಾಗೂ ನಿವೃತ್ತ ನೌಕರರ ಆರ್ಥಿಕ ಹಿತಾಸಕ್ತಿಯನ್ನು ಗಮನದಲ್ಲಿಟ್ಟುಕೊಂಡು, ಹೆಚ್ಚುತ್ತಿರುವ ಜೀವನ ನಿರ್ವಹಣಾ ವೆಚ್ಚಕ್ಕೆ ಅನುಗುಣವಾಗಿ ತುಟ್ಟಿಭತ್ಯೆ ಹೆಚ್ಚಿಸುವ ನಿರ್ಧಾರ ಕೈಗೊಳ್ಳಲಾಗಿದೆ.
2024ರ ಪರಿಷ್ಕೃತ ವೇತನ ಶ್ರೇಣಿಯಲ್ಲಿರುವ ರಾಜ್ಯ ಸರ್ಕಾರಿ ನೌಕರರ ತುಟ್ಟಿಭತ್ಯೆಯನ್ನು ಶೇ.15.75ರಿಂದ ಶೇ.18ಕ್ಕೆ ಹೆಚ್ಚಿಸಲಾಗಿದ್ದು, ಈ ಪರಿಷ್ಕರಣೆ 2026ರ ಜುಲೈ 1ರಿಂದ ಪೂರ್ವಾನ್ವಯವಾಗಲಿದೆ. ನಿವೃತ್ತ ನೌಕರರು ಹಾಗೂ ಕುಟುಂಬ ಪಿಂಚಣಿದಾರರ ತುಟ್ಟಿಭತ್ಯೆಯನ್ನೂ ಶೇ.18ಕ್ಕೆ ಹೆಚ್ಚಿಸಲಾಗಿದೆ.
ಸರ್ಕಾರಿ ವ್ಯವಸ್ಥೆಯ ಸುಗಮ ಕಾರ್ಯನಿರ್ವಹಣೆಯಲ್ಲಿ ನೌಕರರ ಪಾತ್ರ ಮಹತ್ವದ್ದು. ಅವರ ಸೇವೆಗೆ ಮನ್ನಣೆ ನೀಡುವ ಈ ನಿರ್ಧಾರವು ನೌಕರರು ಮತ್ತು ಪಿಂಚಣಿದಾರರ ಆರ್ಥಿಕ ನಿರ್ವಹಣೆಗೆ ನೆರವಾಗಲಿದೆ.
Keeping the financial interests of Government employees and pensioners in mind, and considering the rising cost of living, our Government has decided to increase the Dearness Allowance (DA).
For State Government employees under the 2024 revised pay scales, DA has been increased from 15.75% to 18%, with effect from July 1, 2026. The DA for retired employees and family pensioners has also been increased to 18%.
Government employees play a vital role in the smooth functioning of the administration. This decision recognises their service and will provide additional financial support to employees and pensioners.
— Dr. G Parameshwara (@DrParameshwara) November 5, 2026
In a statement, the government said, “Government employees are the backbone of our administration. Their dedication, professionalism and commitment are instrumental in translating our policies and programmes into meaningful outcomes for the people of Karnataka. Equally invaluable is the contribution of our retired employees, who have devoted decades of their lives to public service and the progress of our State.”
“At a time when the cost of living continues to rise, it is our responsibility to safeguard the financial well-being and dignity of those who serve and have served our State. This enhancement is a recognition of their contribution and a measure of our commitment to supporting them and their families,” the statement added.
The government said it remains steadfast in its commitment to honouring public service, protecting the interests of employees and pensioners, and ensuring that their contributions are recognised with the respect and consideration they deserve. (ANI)
