NEW DELHI: The Central Government is contemplating introduction of a performance based incentive for its employees like in the private sector.

"The Sixth Pay Commission has recommended the introduction of a new performance based pecuniary benefit, over and above the regular salary, for Government employees.

"The benefit will be called Performance Related Incentive Scheme (PRIS) and will be payable taking into account the performance of the employees during the period under consideration," Minister of State for Personnel and Public Grievances V Narayanasamy told the Lok Sabha in a written reply.

"This recommendation has been accepted by the Central Government and guidelines are being worked out through inter-departmental consultation," he added.