My advice would be -
Dont think of monthly return, it will create a psychological blockage for you. Think of compounding your money year on year basis. Bring only that money in the market that you don't need this way you don't have to worry about monthly return.
Stay away from futures and options for the initial 3-5 years no matter how many profit screenshots you see on sm. If any one claims that you can double up your money in options in a year or this strategy works 90% 100% stay the f away from such people. They are nothing but scammers. OI, this strategy , that hedging all of these is nonsense. stay away.
Stick to equities, don't go below daily TF, use daily and weekly time frames in combination. As you gain experience you can trade hourly TF as well.
It is very much possible to trade with your job, you can definitely do it and create massive wealth out of the market. Don't listen to anybody and keep following the process.
I can suggest some books to you just to get started, if you are interested.