Dearness Allowance Draft Notification for the year 2026-27 for the state of Karnataka has been released & the expected DA hike is Rs. 435.60/-. Arrival of the DA calculation for the year 2026-27 is given below:
Note: The below expected DA raise is for the year 2026-27 effective from 01st Apr 2026 once notified by the state Govt.
| Min Wages (DA) expected increase from 01st Apr 2026 (KN) | |
| CPI Points for 2024 | 9965 |
| CPI Points for 2025 | 10328 |
| Difference of Points | 363 |
| Calculation of DA | 363X0.04 Ps X 30 Days = Rs. 435.60/- |
Note: Once the Minimum wages circular is published by the labour department will share you the notification for your implementation effective Apr 2026. This is just the headsup based on the Consumer Price Index points.