David Syiemlieh, New UPSC Chairman

New Delhi: Today, President Pranab Mukherjee has appointed Prof.David R.Syiemlieh as the new Chairman of UPSC (Union Public Service Commission).

In a press statement, UPSC said "President has appointed David Syiemlieh to perform the duties of UPSC(Union Public Service Commission) Chairman".

63yr old Prof.Syiemlieh is from Meghalaya and is expected to assume charge on January 4, 2017.

Syiemlieh has been functioning as UPSC member since 2012, June 25.