At 59, Uttar Pradesh resident Vijay Kumar Sharma has achieved his long-held dream of becoming a government teacher after 27 years of attempts. Sharma, who cleared TGT written examinations six times and PGT exams four times but missed final selection, has been appointed as a Sanskrit TGT at Ailum Inter College in Shamli.
His 28-year-old daughter Mamta also cleared the recruitment examination and is currently on the waiting list. Sharma is expected to serve until retirement at 62.
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