Yes. The appointment order, offer letter, or selection letter — all pre-dated to before 1 January 2004 — would serve as documentary evidence that the selection was finalized before the NPS cutoff.
Source: NPS Rule 9
Is there any documentation required to prove pre-2004 selection?
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