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40+ Free Algeria ENA Entrance Contest Practice Questions

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Key Facts: Algeria ENA Entrance Contest Exam

3 written tests

Three written admissibility tests totalling 8 hours plus an oral admission interview

Official ENA session 2025 competition notice

Coefficient 11

Total coefficient weighting across written tests (coeff 8) and oral interview (coeff 3)

Official ENA session 2025 competition notice

05/20 eliminatory

Any written score below 05/20 eliminates candidate regardless of other scores

Official ENA session 2025 competition notice

80 places in 2025

The latest verified official notice opened 80 student places; future sessions may differ

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200 DZD in 2025

The latest verified official notice required a 200 DZD registration-payment receipt

Official ENA session 2025 competition notice

A free 40-question English MCQ study bank for Algeria's Concours national d'accès à l'ENA. It reflects the latest verified official three-paper written structure (8 hours, coefficient 8) and oral interview (coefficient 3). It is a study adaptation, not an official-paper simulation.

Sample Algeria ENA Entrance Contest Practice Questions

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1Under Article 148 of Algeria's current Constitution, what is the standard deadline for promulgating a law after it is delivered to the President of the Republic?
A.Thirty days
B.Ten days
C.Forty-five days
D.Sixty days
Explanation: Article 148 sets a thirty-day promulgation period from delivery of the law. A referral to the Constitutional Court before promulgation suspends that period until the Court rules.
2How does Article 121 of Algeria's Constitution, as revised in 2026, provide for the composition of the Council of the Nation?
A.Half are directly elected nationally and half are appointed by the President
B.Two-thirds are indirectly elected from communal and wilaya assemblies, with one or two elected seats per wilaya according to population, and one-third are appointed by the President
C.Two-thirds are appointed by the President and one-third are elected by the National People's Assembly
D.All members are indirectly elected, with two seats allocated to every wilaya
Explanation: Article 121 retains the two-thirds elected and one-third presidentially appointed structure. The 2026 revision changed elected territorial representation to one or two seats per wilaya according to population.
3A litigant argues that a legislative provision decisive to a pending case infringes constitutionally guaranteed rights. Under Article 195, how can the issue reach the Constitutional Court?
A.Through a petition sent directly by the litigant to the Constitutional Court
B.Through a referral made by the trial court directly to the President of the Republic
C.Through an exception of unconstitutionality referred by the Supreme Court or the Council of State
D.Through an administrative appeal submitted to the wali
Explanation: Article 195 permits an exception of unconstitutionality when a party raises the issue in pending proceedings. The matter reaches the Constitutional Court on referral from the Supreme Court or the Council of State under the governing organic procedure.
4What follows when the National People's Assembly approves a motion of censure by the two-thirds majority required by Article 162 of Algeria's Constitution?
A.The Council of the Nation must vote on the motion before it has effect
B.The President of the Republic is removed from office
C.The National People's Assembly is automatically dissolved
D.The Prime Minister or Head of Government presents the Government's resignation to the President of the Republic
Explanation: Under Articles 161 and 162, the National People's Assembly may put the Government's responsibility at issue. Approval by two-thirds of the deputies requires the Prime Minister or Head of Government to present the Government's resignation to the President.
5Under Article 142 of Algeria's Constitution, when may the President legislate by ordinance on urgent questions after consulting the Council of State?
A.When the National People's Assembly is vacant or during parliamentary recess
B.Whenever a government bill has remained in committee for thirty days
C.Only after both chambers delegate their entire legislative power
D.Whenever the annual finance law contains a deficit
Explanation: Article 142 permits ordinances on urgent questions during a vacancy of the National People's Assembly or a parliamentary recess, after the Council of State's opinion. The President must refer them to the Constitutional Court and submit them to both chambers at the start of the next session.
6Who constitutionally presides over Algeria's Supreme Judicial Council (Conseil Supérieur de la Magistrature)?
A.The First President of the Supreme Court in every session by right
B.The President of the Republic, who may charge the First President of the Supreme Court to preside
C.The Minister of Justice, who may delegate the role to the Prosecutor General
D.The President of the Council of State
Explanation: Current Article 180 states that the President of the Republic presides over the Council and may charge the First President of the Supreme Court to preside. The First President is also identified as vice-president of the Council.
7Which option accurately states the composition of Algeria's Constitutional Court under Article 186?
A.Twelve members: four appointed by the President and eight elected by the two chambers of Parliament
B.Twelve members: six appointed by the President and six elected by ordinary judges
C.Twelve members: four designated by the President, one elected by the Supreme Court, one by the Council of State, and six elected from among constitutional-law professors
D.Nine members: three appointed by each branch of government
Explanation: Article 186 provides for twelve members: four designated by the President of the Republic, including the Court's President; one elected by the Supreme Court; one elected by the Council of State; and six elected from among professors of constitutional law. The formula combines presidential designation, election by the two highest courts, and academic election.
8How does Algeria's Constitution distinguish a Prime Minister from a Head of Government after legislative elections?
A.The title depends only on whether the appointee previously served in Parliament
B.A Prime Minister is appointed by Parliament, while a Head of Government is elected by the Council of the Nation
C.The offices have identical constitutional programs and differ only in ceremonial precedence
D.A Prime Minister implements the presidential program when there is a presidential majority; a Head of Government comes from a different parliamentary majority and implements that majority's program
Explanation: Articles 103, 105, and 110 link the title and program to the legislative majority. A presidential majority leads to a Prime Minister and presidential program; another parliamentary majority leads to a Head of Government drawn from that majority and its program.
9Who has the right of legislative initiative under Article 143 of Algeria's Constitution?
A.The Prime Minister or Head of Government, deputies, and members of the Council of the Nation
B.Only the President of the Republic and the Prime Minister
C.Only deputies in the National People's Assembly
D.The Government and presidents of communal assemblies
Explanation: Article 143 gives legislative initiative concurrently to the Prime Minister or Head of Government, deputies, and members of the Council of the Nation. Government bills are considered in the Council of Ministers after the Council of State's opinion before deposit in the appropriate chamber.
10What is the effect when the Constitutional Court finds a law unconstitutional before promulgation?
A.The law takes effect for six months and then returns to Parliament
B.The law cannot be promulgated
C.The Council of State rewrites the law before it enters into force
D.The President may override the decision after consulting both chambers
Explanation: Article 198 provides that a law found unconstitutional cannot be promulgated. Constitutional Court decisions are final and bind public powers and administrative and judicial authorities.

About the Algeria ENA Entrance Contest Exam

The Concours national d'accès à l'ENA is Algeria's national competition for admission to the École Nationale d'Administration Moulay Ahmed Medeghri. The verified 2025 notice tests general culture, one chosen specialty, and a foreign language before an oral interview. This English four-option MCQ bank is an educational study adaptation across the published knowledge domains, not an official translation, essay paper, oral exercise, or format simulation.

Assessment

Three written admissibility papers: Culture générale (3h, coeff 3); one chosen specialty in Political Institutions & Public Law, Economic & Financial Issues, or Management/Organization Sciences (3h, coeff 4); and a foreign language chosen from French or English (2h, coeff 1). The oral admission interview is a maximum of 20 minutes (coeff 3). A mark below 05/20 on any written paper is eliminatory.

Time Limit

8 hours total across three written tests plus 20-minute oral interview

Passing Score

Minimum composite average of 10/20 on written tests with no score below 05/20 to qualify for the oral interview; final admission is determined by merit ranking across written and oral scores within available seats.

Exam Fee

200 DZD in the latest verified official competition notice (session 2025); candidates should confirm the current-session notice (École Nationale d'Administration (ENA) under the tutelage of the Ministère de l'Intérieur, des Collectivités Locales et de l'Aménagement du Territoire (MICLAT))

Algeria ENA Entrance Contest Exam Content Outline

Study cluster — constitutional law & institutions

Constitutional Law & State Institutions

The Constitution of Algeria as revised in 2026, separation of powers, the Presidency of the Republic, government accountability, Parliament (APN and Conseil de la Nation), the Cour Constitutionnelle, and public oversight bodies.

Study cluster — administrative law & territorial governance

Administrative Law & Territorial Governance

Administrative organization, territorial decentralization, the Commune under Law 11-10, the Wilaya under Law 12-07, unilateral administrative acts, public service principles, and administrative litigation (Tribunaux administratifs, Cours administratives d'appel, Conseil d'État).

Study cluster — civil service & ethics

Civil Service Law & Public Ethics

Ordonnance 06-03 on the general civil service status: categories and grades, permanent tenure, statutory rights and obligations, disciplinary procedures, commissions administratives paritaires, and anti-corruption standards under HATPLC.

Study cluster — public finance & procurement

Public Finance, Budgeting & Procurement

Organic Law 18-15 (LOLF) on finance laws, program budgeting, commitment authorizations (AE) and payment credits (CP), Law 23-07 on public accounting, separation of authorizing officers and public accountants, Treasury operations, and public procurement under Presidential Decree 15-247.

Study cluster — general culture & modern administration

General Culture & Administrative Modernization

Algerian national history, foreign policy and international relations, public sector digitalization, e-governance, administrative simplification, combatting red tape, and public leadership.

How to Pass the Algeria ENA Entrance Contest Exam

What You Need to Know

  • Passing score: Minimum composite average of 10/20 on written tests with no score below 05/20 to qualify for the oral interview; final admission is determined by merit ranking across written and oral scores within available seats.
  • Assessment: Three written admissibility papers: Culture générale (3h, coeff 3); one chosen specialty in Political Institutions & Public Law, Economic & Financial Issues, or Management/Organization Sciences (3h, coeff 4); and a foreign language chosen from French or English (2h, coeff 1). The oral admission interview is a maximum of 20 minutes (coeff 3). A mark below 05/20 on any written paper is eliminatory.
  • Time limit: 8 hours total across three written tests plus 20-minute oral interview
  • Exam fee: 200 DZD in the latest verified official competition notice (session 2025); candidates should confirm the current-session notice

Keys to Passing

  • Work through all 40 available questions
  • Review every answer and explanation
  • Track weak areas and revisit them
  • Use our AI tutor for tough concepts

Algeria ENA Entrance Contest Study Tips from Top Performers

1Master the Constitution of Algeria as revised in 2026: study executive powers, legislative procedure between the APN and Council of the Nation, and the jurisdiction of the Constitutional Court.
2Thoroughly review territorial administrative organization: understand the dual role of the President of the APC under Law 11-10 and the executive and state-representative functions of the Wali under Law 12-07.
3Understand the public accounting expenditure cycle under Law 23-07: know the distinction between the administrative phases (engagement, liquidation, ordonnancement) and the accounting phase (paiement).
4Learn Organic Finance Law 18-15 (LOLF): focus on the transition to multi-year program budgeting, performance indicators, and the roles of Autorisations d'Engagement (AE) and Crédits de Paiement (CP).
5Study the general civil service status (Ordonnance 06-03): memorize the statutory rights, duties, disciplinary sanctions, and the principles of impartiality, neutrality, and professional secrecy.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the official scope of the Concours d'Accès à l'ENA in Algeria?

The competition admits eligible university graduates and serving civil servants to the École Nationale d'Administration (ENA Moulay Ahmed Medeghri in Hydra, Algiers). The official 2025 notice opened 80 student places; session numbers and downstream appointments can change, so candidates should consult the current notice.

What are the written tests and their coefficients in the ENA entrance contest?

The verified 2025 written phase consists of Culture générale (3 hours, coefficient 3), one specialty chosen from Political Institutions & Public Law, Economic & Financial Issues, or Management/Organization Sciences (3 hours, coefficient 4), and a foreign-language test chosen from French or English (2 hours, coefficient 1).

What are the passing criteria and eliminatory mark for the written phase?

Under governing regulations, candidates must attain an overall composite average of at least 10/20 across the three written tests, with no individual test score strictly below 05/20. Candidates who meet this threshold and rank within the eligibility quota are summoned to the oral admission interview.

What degrees and qualifications make a candidate eligible for ENA?

For the verified 2025 session, candidates needed a Licence, Diplôme d'Ingénieur d'État, integrated five-year higher-school Master, or recognized equivalent in one of the listed fields. The notice required an A- or B-classified diploma, or a qualifying 12/20 program average under its transitional rule. External candidates could be no older than 28; titular serving civil servants with at least 3 years of seniority could be no older than 32 and were limited to 15% of places.

What is the oral admission phase of the ENA competition?

Candidates who pass the written admissibility phase participate in an individual oral interview (maximum 20 minutes, coefficient 3) before an examination jury, testing general culture, administrative aptitude, analytical reasoning, and motivation.

Is this practice question bank an official exam simulation?

No. Official materials specify timed written subject papers and an oral interview rather than a fixed four-option MCQ paper. Arabic is integral to the official syllabus materials, while the current foreign-language paper is chosen in French or English. This English four-option bank is a study aid, not an official translation, written-format simulation, or substitute for oral practice.