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Indian Express
6 days ago
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- Indian Express
Goat grazer from Punjab's Mansa writes his own future, qualifies UGC-NET in English
'Your future is created by what you do today, not tomorrow', Komaldeep Singh, 23, from Boha village of Punjab's Mansa had scribbled in his notebook around seven months ago. For Komaldeep, this journey from grazing goats to scribbling notes, has helped him 'write his own future'. After seven months of hard work, self-study, reading from the internet and jotting handwritten notes, he has successfully cracked UGC-National Eligibility Test (NET), qualifying for recruitment as an assistant professor and admission in PhD. His success comes after shattering several barriers, as he took on the additional responsibility to prepare for the exam along with his routine to graze goats, a primary source of livelihood for this landless, Dalit family who live in their two-room house at Boha. While his father Harjinder Singh is a daily wager at a local brick-kiln earning Rs 300-500 a day, his mother Lakhvir Kaur stitches clothes to make both ends meet. 'For me and my family, our 30 goats mean a lot. In no way, I could have left them and prepared for the exam so I did both. I leave home early morning to graze them in nearby fields and return in the evening. I started carrying my handwritten notes along and would study whenever I got time. At home, I studyed till late in the night. From milking the goats to feeding, I did everything,' says Komaldeep, who has cleared UGC-NET in English subject scoring 140 of 300 marks and 85.06 percentile score. With the family's limited earnings, the costly books were out his bounds. 'My phone helped me a lot. I made own notes from internet,' he says. It was Komaldeep's first attempt at UGC-NET after pursuing Bachelors in Arts and four-year undergraduation from Guru Teg Bahadur College of Education, Dalelwala, Mansa. 'My late grandfather Buta Singh wanted that I should be a teacher, not a doctor or an engineer. He said 'Loki kehan ki Buta Singh da putt master hai (People should say that Buta Singh's son is a teacher). I am just trying to fulfil his dream,' says Komaldeep, now pursuing postgraduation in English from a private college where he got a scholarship. Last year, Komaldeep had also successfully cleared Punjab State Teachers Eligibility Test (PSTET). Rohit Jhamb, who runs a local coaching institute Success Point, says, 'Komaldeep has worked really hard, first for the PSTET and then the UGC-NET. He would consult us sometimes for guidance in syllabus etc.' Missing out on qualifying for Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) by a few points (usually the cut-off is 160-166 out of 300), Komaldeep says: 'I feel it was probably due to lack of proper books and study material.' 'Children in rural Punjab usually run away from English but the reason I got interest in the language since school days was due to my teacher Gurwinder sir,' he says. For Komaldeep, the feat also assumes significance given the district he belongs to. 'The day my result came and I told my parents that I have cleared UGC-NET, they were elated but had no idea that what this exam really meant. People were so happy for me but they asked 'kaahda paper pass kitta' (which exam have you cleared?). Then I explain to them what the paper is and what it means to clear it,' he says. The day Komaldeep got his results, he fed some extra chickpeas and soybean to his goats, and cuddled his youngest and dearest pair- Honey and Mani. 'Saada taan sab kuch ehna naal hi hai (They are our everything),' he says.
Time of India
23-07-2025
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- Time of India
Punjab PRT & TGT Teacher recruitment 2025: Notification released for 725 posts, application starts tomorrow at educationrecruitmentboard.com
The Punjab Education Recruitment Board has officially released the notification for the Punjab Special Education Teacher Recruitment 2025. The recruitment drive aims to fill 725 vacancies for Primary Teacher (PRT) and Trained Graduate Teacher (TGT) positions under the Special Education category. Application window starts tomorrow at: interested candidates can apply by August 27, 2025. To be eligible for the Punjab Special Education Teacher Recruitment 2025, candidates must be at least 18 years old and not older than 37 years as of January 1, 2025. Eligibility criteria for Punjab PRT & TGT Teacher recruitment 2025 For Punjab PRT Teacher (Special), candidates must have: • Passed Class 10 with Punjabi as a compulsory subject. • Obtained a Bachelor's degree in any discipline from a recognised university. • Completed a Diploma in Special Education ( • Qualified the Punjab State Teacher Eligibility Test (PSTET) Level-I, or hold equivalent credentials in Physical Education such as or For Punjab TGT Teacher (Special), candidates must have: • Passed Class 10 with Punjabi as a subject. • Earned a Bachelor's degree specifically in Special Education ( • Successfully cleared PSTET Level-II, or hold an equivalent qualification recognised by relevant authorities. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like This Could Be the Best Time to Trade Gold in 5 Years IC Markets Learn More Undo Vacancy overview for Punjab PRT & TGT Teacher recruitment 2025 The detailed break-up of vacancies under each category is as follows: Category Number of posts Punjab Primary Teacher (PRT – Special) 395 Punjab Trained Graduate Teacher (TGT – Special) 332 Total vacancies 725 How to apply for Punjab PRT & TGT Teacher recruitment 2025 Candidates interested in applying for the Punjab Special Education Teacher posts can follow the steps below once the application window opens on July 28, 2025: Step 1: Visit the official recruitment portal: Step 2: Click on the apply online link available on the homepage. Step 3: Complete the application form with accurate details. Step 4: Upload the necessary documents in the prescribed format. Step 5: Submit the application fee through your preferred payment method. Step 6: Download and print a copy of the completed application form for future reference. Direct link to apply for the Punjab PRT & TGT Teacher recruitment 2025 will be updated here. Important dates Punjab PRT & TGT Teacher recruitment 2025 Candidates should keep track of the following key dates related to the application process: Event Date Online application start date July 28, 2025 Last date to apply online August 27, 2025 Application fee for Punjab PRT & TGT Teacher recruitment 2025 The application fee structure for different categories is given below: • General / EWS / OBC: ₹2000/- • SC / ST / BC / PwD: ₹1000/- Applicants should note that the examination fee can be paid through online modes such as debit card, credit card, net banking, or via offline mode using an e-challan. For complete details, candidates are advised to visit the official website at TOI Education is on WhatsApp now. Follow us . Ready to navigate global policies? Secure your overseas future. Get expert guidance now!
