SSC CGL Tier 1 exam held on 8th September 2016 (Shift 1) consisted of 100 questions from General Intelligence & Reasoning, General Awareness, Quantitative Aptitude, and English Comprehension, to be attempted in 75 minutes. The overall difficulty level was moderate, with Reasoning and English being relatively easier, while General Awareness was comparatively tougher. The paper tested a mix of conceptual clarity, accuracy, and time management.