Wednesday 4 January 2017

David R Syiemlieh appointed new UPSC chairman



The President has appointed Prof. David R. Syiemlieh, Member, Union Public Service Commission, to perform the duties of the post of Chairman, Union Public Service Commission, with effect from the forenoon of January 4, 2017 till further orders or till completion of his term as member on 21.01.2018, whichever is earlier.

About Prof. David R. Syiemlieh
  •  David Reid Syiemlieh (born 22 January 1953) is an Indian academician and the present 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.
  • The President of India appointed Prof. David R. Syiemlieh as Vice-Chancellor of Rajiv Gandhi University . He took charge on 5 October 2011.
  •  He is recipient of the Charles Wallace Grant for research in the UK; India France Cultural Exchange for research in Paris, and the Senior Fulbright Fellowship for research in the US.



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