David R. Syiemlieh, Date of Birth, Place of Birth

David R. Syiemlieh

Indian historian

Date of Birth: 22-Jan-1953

Place of Birth: Assam, India

Profession: historian, author

Nationality: India

Zodiac Sign: Aquarius

David Reid Syiemlieh (born 22 January 1953) is an Indian academician and the former Chairman of the Union Public Service Commission of India.
He studied in Dr Graham's Homes, Kalimpong (1958–1970) and graduated with history honours from St.Edmund's College, Shillong.
This was followed with a master's degree in History (1976), MPhil(1980) and PhD (1985) from the North Eastern Hill University, Shillong.
He taught undergraduates in St.
Edmund's College (1977–1979) before joining the Department of History, NEHU, in 1979.
He rose in the profession to become Professor in the Department of History.
He held numerous positions in the University, including Dean of Students' Welfare; Head Department of History; Controller of Examinations; Registrar and Pro-Vice-Chancellor.
Prof.
Syiemlieh, is a former Vice Chancellor, Rajiv Gandhi University, Doimukh, Arunachal Pradesh.