https://www.scconline.com/blog/post/2020/02/19/central-govt-employees-selected-for-appointment-before-1-1-2004-but-joined-service-on-or-after-1-1-2004-can-now-opt-to-be-covered-under-central-civil-services-pension-rules-1972/
Central Govt. employees selected for appointment before 1-1-2004, but joined service on or after 1-1-2004, can now opt to be covered under -- Central Civil Services (Pension) Rules, 1972