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Key Facts: ENA Cycle Moyen Supérieur Exam

BAC+2 (Licence 2 / BTS / DUT)

Minimum diploma required for CMS direct entry

ENA CI — Arrêté d'ouverture

18 to 40 years

Age eligibility bracket at the reference date in the opening decree

Ministère de la Fonction Publique CI

2 years

Duration of professional training at ENA Abidjan upon admission

ENA Côte d'Ivoire Curriculum

Grade A3

Civil service classification conferred upon graduation

Statut Général de la Fonction Publique CI

4 written papers

Written eligibility battery (SOG, Economics, Constitutional Law, Summary)

ENA CI Règlement des Concours

Coeff 5

Weight of the final oral admission defense before the grand jury

ENA CI Règlement des Concours

10,000 FCFA

Official base registration fee per competition track

ENA CI Official Portal

EGAD & EGEF

Training schools within ENA hosting CMS branches

ENA Côte d'Ivoire Organisation

Free 100-question English MCQ study bank for the Côte d'Ivoire ENA Cycle Moyen Supérieur Concours Direct. The official exam comprises QCM preselection, written papers (SOG, Economics, Constitutional Law, Summary), and an oral defense in French.

Sample ENA Cycle Moyen Supérieur Practice Questions

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1On which date was the Constitution of the Third Republic of Côte d'Ivoire promulgated following the constitutional referendum of October 30, 2016?

A.November 8, 2016

B.August 1, 2000

C.March 19, 2020

D.November 3, 1960

Explanation: The Constitution of the Third Republic of Côte d'Ivoire (Law n° 2016-886) was promulgated on November 8, 2016, by President Alassane Ouattara after being approved by referendum on October 30, 2016. This constitution established a bicameral parliament, created the post of Vice-President, and restructured key judicial and constitutional bodies.

2According to Article 55 of the 2016 Constitution of Côte d'Ivoire, how is the President of the Republic elected and for what term length?

A.By direct universal suffrage for a mandate of five years, renewable once

B.By indirect universal suffrage through an electoral college for seven years

C.By the National Assembly and Senate sitting in Congress for six years

D.By direct universal suffrage for a non-renewable term of six years

Explanation: Under Article 55 of the 2016 Ivorian Constitution, the President of the Republic is elected for a term of five years by direct universal suffrage and is eligible for re-election only once. The election takes place through a uninominal majority system in two rounds if no candidate secures an absolute majority in the first round.

3Following the constitutional revision of March 19, 2020 (Law n° 2020-348), how is the Vice-President of the Republic of Côte d'Ivoire designated?

A.Appointed by the President of the Republic with the consent of Parliament sitting in Congress

B.Elected on a joint ticket (ticket présidentiel) with the President by direct universal suffrage

C.Elected exclusively by the members of the Senate from among its ranks

D.Appointed by the President of the Republic following a binding recommendation by the Economic and Social Council

Explanation: Under Article 55 revised in 2020, the Vice-President of the Republic is appointed by the President of the Republic with the consent of Parliament convened in Congress. This reform modified the original 2016 mechanism, which had initially provided for election on a joint ticket with the President.

4Under Articles 81 and 82 of the 2016 Constitution, what is the primary role of the Prime Minister in Côte d'Ivoire?

A.To serve as Head of Government, coordinate government action, and ensure execution of laws under presidential authority

B.To hold sovereign executive authority and preside over all Council of Ministers meetings

C.To independently negotiate and ratify international treaties without presidential authorization

D.To pronounce the dissolution of the National Assembly upon parliamentary request

Explanation: The Prime Minister is the Head of Government (Chef du Gouvernement). Appointed by the President of the Republic, the Prime Minister animates and coordinates governmental action, ensures the execution of laws, exercises regulatory power under presidential delegation, and may substitute for the President to chair the Council of Ministers under an explicit agenda delegation.

5What mandatory constitutional consultations must the President of the Republic conduct before invoking exceptional emergency powers under Article 73 of the 2016 Constitution?

A.Consult the President of the National Assembly, the President of the Senate, and the President of the Constitutional Council

B.Obtain prior unanimous authorization from the Economic and Social Council and the Supreme Court

C.Secure approval from a two-thirds majority of the Conseil d'État and the Cour de Cassation

D.Obtain an authorizing resolution voted by both chambers of Parliament within 48 hours

Explanation: Under Article 73 of the 2016 Constitution, when the institutions of the Republic, national independence, territorial integrity, or execution of international commitments are threatened in a grave and immediate manner, the President takes exceptional measures after officially consulting the President of the National Assembly, the President of the Senate, and the President of the Constitutional Council, and addresses the nation by message.

6What is the constitutional composition of the Senate of Côte d'Ivoire according to Article 87 of the 2016 Constitution?

A.Two-thirds (2/3) elected by indirect universal suffrage and one-third (1/3) appointed by the President of the Republic

B.Half (1/2) elected by direct universal suffrage and half (1/2) appointed by local territorial councils

C.Entirely elected by direct universal suffrage for a four-year mandate

D.Entirely appointed by the President of the Republic upon nomination by regional councils

Explanation: Article 87 specifies that the Senate is composed of two-thirds of senators elected by indirect universal suffrage (by electoral colleges comprising municipal and regional councilors and national deputies) and one-third of senators appointed by the President of the Republic from among figures representing civil society, professional sectors, and national expertise.

7During the legislative parliamentary shuttle (navette parlementaire), what occurs if a disagreement persists between the National Assembly and the Senate on an ordinary bill after a Joint Conciliation Committee (Commission Mixte Paritaire) fails?

A.The Government may ask the National Assembly to decide definitively with the final say (dernier mot)

B.The bill is automatically discarded and cannot be reintroduced for two full legislative years

C.The Constitutional Council arbitrates and enacts the definitive text of the law

D.The Senate's version automatically prevails because it represents territorial authorities

Explanation: Under Article 110 of the Constitution, if the Commission Mixte Paritaire fails to adopt a common text or if the text is rejected by either house, the Government can, after a new reading by both the National Assembly and the Senate, ask the National Assembly to rule definitively. The National Assembly thus holds the 'dernier mot' (final say) on ordinary legislation.

8How are the legislative domain (domaine de la loi) and the regulatory domain (domaine du règlement) delimited under Articles 101 and 103 of the 2016 Constitution?

A.Article 101 strictly enumerates the subjects governed by law, while Article 103 establishes that all other matters fall under the regulatory domain

B.The regulatory domain encompasses all matters unless Parliament votes an exceptional extension of its legislative scope

C.The Prime Minister freely determines which matters belong to the legislative domain on an annual basis

D.Both domains are fully identical and overlap without any constitutional separation of subject matters

Explanation: Following the classic Franco-African constitutional model, Article 101 lists the specific areas where the law establishes rules (civic rights, criminal law, budget, nationality) or fundamental principles (education, labor law, state property), while Article 103 provides that matters other than those in the domain of the law have a regulatory character (domaine du règlement). Article 102 deals with a different subject, the definition of organic laws.

9Under Article 106 of the 2016 Constitution, what is the legal nature of an ordonnance issued by the President of the Republic before it is ratified by Parliament?

A.It has the status of an administrative regulatory act and takes effect upon publication, but lapses if a ratification bill is not tabled by the deadline

B.It has full legislative statute value immediately upon signature and cannot be challenged before administrative courts

C.It remains non-binding and unenforceable until Parliament officially votes the ratification law

D.It operates exclusively as an internal executive circular with no binding force on citizens

Explanation: Under Article 106, ordonnances taken by the Government under parliamentary authorization (loi d'habilitation) enter into force upon publication but remain administrative acts in nature. They must be submitted to Parliament for ratification before the date set by the enabling act; if the ratification bill is not tabled, the ordonnance lapses. Once ratified by Parliament, it acquires full statutory (legislative) value retroactively.

10What is the composition and term of office of the appointed members of the Constitutional Council of Côte d'Ivoire under Article 128 of the 2016 Constitution?

A.A President and six councilors appointed for a non-renewable term of six years, partially renewed by halves every three years

B.Nine councilors appointed for life by the President of the Republic and the President of the National Assembly

C.Twelve councilors elected by the magistrates of the Supreme Court for a renewable term of four years

D.Five councilors appointed for a single term of seven years matching the presidential mandate

Explanation: Article 128 establishes that the Constitutional Council is composed of a President and six councilors appointed for a non-renewable six-year term (except former Presidents of the Republic who are de jure life members unless they forfeit this right). It is partially renewed by one-half every three years: three councilors are appointed by the President of the Republic, two by the President of the National Assembly, and one by the President of the Senate.

About the ENA Cycle Moyen Supérieur Exam

The Concours Direct d'Entrée au Cycle Moyen Supérieur (CMS) de l'ENA is the premier competitive recruitment route for university undergraduates (BAC+2/Licence 2/BTS/DUT) entering Category A, Grade A3 civil service positions in Côte d'Ivoire. Administered by ENA under the Ministère de la Fonction Publique, the CMS trains key intermediate administrative officers and financial inspectors across two schools: the École de Gestion Administrative et de la Diplomatie (EGAD) for Attachés Administratifs and Greffiers en Chef, and the École de Gestion Économique et Financière (EGEF) for Inspecteurs Adjoints des Impôts, du Trésor, des Douanes, and du Commerce. Admitted candidates undertake 2 years of rigorous professional coursework and administrative apprenticeships. The examination demands a solid mastery of Ivorian constitutional institutions, public law, development economics, monetary policy (BCEAO/UEMOA), administrative methodology, and contemporary international affairs. The official competition is conducted in French. This 100-question bank provides an English-language MCQ study adaptation for structured revision.

Assessment

Candidates start with Stage 1 QCM preselection in general culture, English, and logical reasoning. Shortlisted candidates take Stage 2 written papers: Sujet d'Ordre Général (4 hours, coeff 4), Problèmes Économiques et Sociaux (3 hours, coeff 3), Droit Constitutionnel (3 hours, coeff 3), and Contraction de Texte (3 hours, coeff 3). Admissible candidates sit Stage 3 oral admission interviews (coefficient 5). Official exams are in French. This bank is an English-language MCQ study adaptation.

Time Limit

13 hours total for written eligibility papers (SOG 4h, Éco/Soc 3h, Droit Const 3h, Contraction 3h) plus preselection and oral interview

Passing Score

Competitive merit ranking against session quota (numerus clausus) set by ministerial decree, based on composite weighted score across written and oral stages

Exam Fee

27,500 FCFA competition fee (10,000 FCFA droit de candidature plus 17,500 FCFA frais annexes), plus 10,000 FCFA for the compulsory ENA online preparation courses and 4,000 FCFA for the digital kit; a medical visit is also required (École Nationale d'Administration (ENA) / Ministère de la Fonction Publique)

ENA Cycle Moyen Supérieur Exam Content Outline

30% of our practice bank

Constitutional Law and Political Institutions

General constitutional theory, the 2016 Ivorian Constitution (Third Republic), executive-legislative relations, judicial authority, Constitutional Council, and independent regulatory authorities.

25% of our practice bank

Economic and Social Problems

Macroeconomic fundamentals, public debt, monetary policy of BCEAO/UEMOA, agriculture/commodity dynamics in Côte d'Ivoire, social protection programs (CMU), and employment policies.

25% of our practice bank

Administrative Organization and Civil Service Law

Decentralization and deconcentration, administrative acts and contracts, public service principles, General Civil Service Statute (Loi n° 2023-892, which repealed Loi n° 92-570), and administrative liability.

20% of our practice bank

General Culture and International Relations

Ivorian diplomatic history, multilateral organizations (UN, African Union, ECOWAS, AfDB), international development agendas, and regional security dynamics.

How to Pass the ENA Cycle Moyen Supérieur Exam

What You Need to Know

Passing score: Competitive merit ranking against session quota (numerus clausus) set by ministerial decree, based on composite weighted score across written and oral stages
Assessment: Candidates start with Stage 1 QCM preselection in general culture, English, and logical reasoning. Shortlisted candidates take Stage 2 written papers: Sujet d'Ordre Général (4 hours, coeff 4), Problèmes Économiques et Sociaux (3 hours, coeff 3), Droit Constitutionnel (3 hours, coeff 3), and Contraction de Texte (3 hours, coeff 3). Admissible candidates sit Stage 3 oral admission interviews (coefficient 5). Official exams are in French. This bank is an English-language MCQ study adaptation.
Time limit: 13 hours total for written eligibility papers (SOG 4h, Éco/Soc 3h, Droit Const 3h, Contraction 3h) plus preselection and oral interview
Exam fee: 27,500 FCFA competition fee (10,000 FCFA droit de candidature plus 17,500 FCFA frais annexes), plus 10,000 FCFA for the compulsory ENA online preparation courses and 4,000 FCFA for the digital kit; a medical visit is also required

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ENA Cycle Moyen Supérieur Study Tips from Top Performers

1Thoroughly analyze the 2016 Constitution of Côte d'Ivoire and its subsequent constitutional amendments, focusing on the bicameral parliament (Assemblée Nationale and Sénat) and the role of the Conseil Constitutionnel.

2Understand the mechanics of UEMOA and BCEAO monetary integration, the Franc CFA / Eco transition framework, and inflation control mechanisms.

3Master Ivorian administrative law: distinguishing between centralized, deconcentrated (prefectures/sub-prefectures), and decentralized (regions and communes) administrative bodies.

4Review key development indicators and economic sectors of Côte d'Ivoire: cocoa/coffee agricultural value chains, industrialization policies, National Development Plan (PND), and the Universal Health Coverage (CMU) system.

5Practice text reduction (contraction de texte) logic: identifying central theses, stripping non-essential illustrative arguments, and structuring clear logical summaries.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ENA Cycle Moyen Supérieur (CMS) Concours Direct?

It is the annual national competitive entrance examination organized by ENA Côte d'Ivoire for BAC+2 holders to enter 2-year professional training for Category A, Grade A3 civil service positions (Attachés Administratifs, Inspecteurs Adjoints des Impôts, Trésor, Douanes).

What are the eligibility requirements for ENA CMS?

Candidates must be Ivorian nationals, aged 18 to 38 on January 1 of the competition year (up to 40 under exception decrees), hold a BAC+2 diploma (DEUG, DUT, BTS, Licence 2), and be certified medically fit.

What written papers are tested in the CMS competition?

The written eligibility phase includes four papers: Sujet d'Ordre Général (4 hours, coeff 4), Problèmes Économiques et Sociaux (3 hours, coeff 3), Droit Constitutionnel (3 hours, coeff 3), and Contraction de Texte (3 hours, coeff 3).

What careers do ENA CMS graduates pursue?

Graduates serve as Category A, Grade A3 civil servants across ministerial departments, including Attachés Administratifs, Inspecteurs Adjoints des Douanes, Impôts, Trésor, and Greffiers en Chef in the judicial administration.

Is this practice test the official ENA CMS examination?

No. The official exam is administered in French by ENA CI with written essays, legal analysis, text summaries, and an oral defense. This 100-question practice test is an English-language MCQ study adaptation.