NEW DELHI, Jan 5 - The Cabinet on Wednesday cleared the appointment of academician David R Syiemlieh as interim chairman of the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC).
He will take over the charge from Alka Sirohi. The decision was taken at a meeting of the Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister. �Syiemlieh has been appointed as interim chairman of the UPSC,� government sources said. He has been a member of UPSC since June 2012.
A post graduate in history from North Eastern Hill University, Shillong, he held various academic positions in the same varsity, including head of the History department and pro-vice chancellor. Syiemlieh, is also a former vice chancellor of Rajiv Gandhi University in Arunachal Pradesh. He has also authored several books on the history of Northeastern region. � PTI