Monty Panesar's success with the Test side over the winter has seen the Sussex spinner rewarded with an England increment contract for 2012-13.
Non-contracted players can earn an England increment contract via a points system and Panesar qualifies, having played three Test matches against India and a Test match against New Zealand.
ECB national selector Geoff Miller said: "This award reflects the contribution Monty has made to the Test team during the winter and I would like to congratulate him on his achievements."
Panesar had been on a central contract but that was not renewed in 2009.
