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Key Facts: Algeria Police Constable Contest Exam

2 written tests

Culture générale (2h, coeff 2) and Histoire et géographie de l'Algérie (3h, coeff 3)

JORADP n° 01 du 6 janvier 2019

Coefficient 7

Total coefficient weighting: written papers (coeff 5) and physical tests (coeff 2)

JORADP n° 01 du 6 janvier 2019

05/20 eliminatory

A mark below 05/20 in any competition test is eliminatory

JORADP n° 01 du 6 janvier 2019

3AS level

Minimum education requirement is 3rd year secondary completed (3AS)

Décret exécutif n° 10-322 du 22 décembre 2010

Fee not published

Confirm any application charge in the current DGSN recruitment notice

Cited grade-specific rules

A free 100-question English MCQ practice bank for Algeria's DGSN Police Constable (Agent de police) recruitment competition. It covers general culture, Algerian history, national geography, constitutional principles, and policing ethics as specified in JORADP 01/2019. It is an educational study aid, not a physical/medical test simulation.

Sample Algeria Police Constable Contest Practice Questions

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1Which ancient Numidian king is historically credited with unifying the Eastern and Western Numidian realms into a single powerful North African kingdom in the 3rd century BCE?
A.Jugurtha
B.Massinissa
C.Syphax
D.Juba I
Explanation: King Massinissa (c. 238–148 BCE) unified the Massylii (eastern) and Masaesyli (western) Numidian tribes following the Second Punic War, establishing Cirta (modern-day Constantine) as his capital.
2What was the capital of the medieval Rostemid Ibadi state established in central-western Algeria during the 8th century CE?
A.Tlemcen
B.Tahert
C.Achir
D.Béjaïa
Explanation: Tahert (near modern Tiaret) was founded in 761 CE by Ibn Rustam as the political and theological capital of the Rostemid Imamate, flourishing as a major Saharan trade and cultural hub until 909 CE.
3Which Algerian Berber dynasty ruled from Béjaïa and constructed the famous fortress of Qalaat Beni Hammad in the Hodna mountains?
A.The Almoravids
B.The Hammadids
C.The Rustamids
D.The Marinids
Explanation: The Hammadid dynasty, founded by Hammad ibn Buluggin in 1014 CE, established its initial capital at the UNESCO-listed Qalaat Beni Hammad before relocating to the coastal city of Béjaïa in 1090 CE.
4The Regency of Algiers entered into official Ottoman protection and association following the arrival of which naval commanders in the early 16th century?
A.Turgut Reis and Piri Reis
B.Aruj and Khair ad-Din Barbarossa
C.Uluç Ali and Sinan Pasha
D.Salah Reis and Dragut
Explanation: The brothers Aruj and Khair ad-Din Barbarossa assisted Algiers in repelling Spanish assaults from the Peñón fortress; Khair ad-Din subsequently offered allegiance to Ottoman Sultan Selim I in 1519, receiving the title of Beylerbey.
5On what date did French colonial expeditionary forces land at Sidi Fredj, initiating the colonial military invasion of Algeria?
A.5 July 1830
B.14 June 1830
C.1 November 1830
D.23 July 1830
Explanation: The French armada landed troops at the bay of Sidi Fredj (Sidi Ferruch) on 14 June 1830; the formal capitulation of Algiers was signed by Dey Hussein three weeks later on 5 July 1830.
6Emir Abdelkader was proclaimed leader and commander of the national resistance against French invaders in November 1832 under an elm tree near which town?
A.Mascara
B.Oran
C.Mostaganem
D.Tiaret
Explanation: Emir Abdelkader received the pledge of allegiance (Mubaya'a) under the historical 'Dardara' elm tree in Ghriss, near Mascara, on 27 November 1832, assuming the title of 'Amir al-Mu'minin'.
7Which bilateral treaty signed in 1837 recognized Emir Abdelkader's sovereignty over approximately two-thirds of Algerian territory, encompassing Oran and the central provinces?
A.Treaty of Desmichels
B.Treaty of Tafna
C.Treaty of Tangier
D.Treaty of Bardo
Explanation: Signed on 30 May 1837 between General Bugeaud and Emir Abdelkader, the Treaty of Tafna granted Abdelkader sovereign governance over the western interior, Titteri, and parts of the Algiers province.
8Who led the fierce defense of the eastern city of Constantine against two major French military sieges in 1836 and 1837?
A.Ahmed Bey
B.Mokrani
C.Boubaghla
D.Cheikh El Haddad
Explanation: Hadj Ahmed Bey, the last Bey of Constantine, successfully repelled the first French siege under Marshal Clauzel in November 1836, before Constantine fell during the brutal second assault of October 1837.
9Which heroic female leader organized and led popular Berber resistance against Marshal Randon's forces in the Djurdjura mountains during the 1850s, notably at the Battle of Icherriden (1857)?
A.Dihya (The Kahina)
B.Lalla Fatma N'Soumer
C.Hassiba Ben Bouali
D.Zighoud Youcef
Explanation: Lalla Fatma N'Soumer (1830–1863) was an iconic resistance leader in the Djurdjura region of Kabylie who commanded fighters against invading French armies until her capture in July 1857.
10The great Algerian insurrection of 1871, which mobilized over 250 tribes across eastern and central Algeria, was jointly led by Cheikh El Mokrani and which leader of the Rahmaniyya brotherhood?
A.Cheikh Bouamama
B.Cheikh El Haddad
C.Cheikh Ben Badis
D.Cheikh Bachir El Ibrahimi
Explanation: Cheikh Mohamed El Haddad, spiritual head of the Rahmaniyya Sufi order, proclaimed jihad on 8 April 1871, uniting his religious followers with the tribal forces of Cheikh El Mokrani in a massive revolt against French rule.

About the Algeria Police Constable Contest Exam

The Concours d'Agent de Police is Algeria's national competitive recruitment examination for entry-level police constables in the Direction Générale de la Sûreté Nationale (DGSN). Established under Décret exécutif n° 10-322 and Arrêté interministériel du 25 décembre 2018 (JORADP n° 01/2019), it evaluates culture générale, Algerian history, geography, and physical stamina before admission to a two-year police academy training cycle. This English four-option MCQ bank is an educational study adaptation, not an official translation or physical/medical test substitute.

Assessment

Medical and psychological screening; two written papers—Culture générale (2h, coeff 2) and Histoire et géographie de l'Algérie (3h, coeff 3); and a physical battery of a 400m run and shot put (4 kg men / 3 kg women, coeff 2). A score below 05/20 in any competition test is eliminatory.

Time Limit

5 hours total across written papers (Culture générale: 2h; Histoire et géographie: 3h) plus physical tests and medical visit

Passing Score

A mark below 05/20 in any competition test is eliminatory. The cited order does not publish a universal overall 10/20 threshold; final recruitment is by merit within available posts.

Exam Fee

Not published in the cited grade-specific rules; check the applicable DGSN session notice. (Direction Générale de la Sûreté Nationale (DGSN) under the Ministère de l'Intérieur, des Collectivités Locales et des Transports)

Algeria Police Constable Contest Exam Content Outline

Written paper 2 (Histoire) — 35% of bank

History of Algeria & National Liberation Movement

Numidian kingdoms, Islamic states, Ottoman regency, French colonial aggression and resistance (Emir Abdelkader, Mokrani, Lalla Fatma), political nationalist movement, massacres of 8 May 1945, the Revolution of 1 November 1954, ALN/FLN organization, Soummam Congress, and national independence.

Written paper 2 (Géographie) — 25% of bank

Geography of Algeria & Territorial Organization

Physical relief and major mountain ranges, bioclimatic zones, water basins and dams, agricultural and mineral wealth, population dynamics, the current division into 69 wilayas under Law 26-06, and national borders.

Written paper 1 (Institutions & Droit) — 25% of bank

Constitutional Framework & Police Ethics

The Constitution of Algeria as generally revised in 2020, democratic principles, legislative and executive powers, the current Code of Criminal Procedure under Law 25-14, general civil service status, special police regulations, impartiality, and human rights compliance.

Written paper 1 (Culture Générale & Sécurité) — 15% of bank

General Culture, Public Safety & Traffic Regulations

DGSN public-security, judicial-police and border-police roles; current road-safety law under Law 26-09 and preserved implementing rules; crime prevention; disaster-response coordination; cyber security; and citizenship duties.

How to Pass the Algeria Police Constable Contest Exam

What You Need to Know

  • Passing score: A mark below 05/20 in any competition test is eliminatory. The cited order does not publish a universal overall 10/20 threshold; final recruitment is by merit within available posts.
  • Assessment: Medical and psychological screening; two written papers—Culture générale (2h, coeff 2) and Histoire et géographie de l'Algérie (3h, coeff 3); and a physical battery of a 400m run and shot put (4 kg men / 3 kg women, coeff 2). A score below 05/20 in any competition test is eliminatory.
  • Time limit: 5 hours total across written papers (Culture générale: 2h; Histoire et géographie: 3h) plus physical tests and medical visit
  • Exam fee: Not published in the cited grade-specific rules; check the applicable DGSN session notice.

Keys to Passing

  • Work through all 100 available questions
  • Review every answer and explanation
  • Track weak areas and revisit them
  • Use our AI tutor for tough concepts

Algeria Police Constable Contest Study Tips from Top Performers

1Master the chronology of the Algerian national movement: understand the roles of Étoile Nord-Africaine, PPA, MTLD, the Special Organization (OS), the Declaration of 1 November 1954, and the 1956 Soummam Congress.
2Thoroughly review Algerian geography, including the current map of 69 wilayas under Law 26-06 of 2026.
3Study constitutional and civil-service principles under the current Constitution, generally revised in 2020, and Ordonnance 06-03.
4Review current road-safety rules under Law 26-09 and its temporarily preserved implementing texts; verify later implementing changes before the exam.
5Learn the institutional organization and ethical duties of the DGSN: know the role of the Judicial Police (Police Judiciaire), Border Police (PAF), and the core values of integrity, neutrality, and human dignity.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the official scope of the Concours d'Agent de Police in Algeria?

The competition recruits constables (agents de police) for the Direction Générale de la Sûreté Nationale (DGSN). Selected candidates undergo a two-year professional training program in specialized police training schools (Écoles de Police) across Algeria before being appointed to operational units.

What are the written tests and their coefficients for the Agent de Police contest?

Under the interministerial decree published in JORADP n° 01/2019, the written examination comprises two papers: Culture générale (2 hours, coefficient 2) and Histoire et géographie de l'Algérie (3 hours, coefficient 3).

What physical tests are required in the DGSN Agent de Police competition?

The physical-ability examination (coefficient 2) consists of two events: a 400-meter track run and a shot put throw (lancer de poids: 4 kg for male candidates, 3 kg for female candidates).

What are the passing criteria and eliminatory score?

A mark below 05/20 in any competition test is eliminatory. The cited grade-specific order does not state a universal overall 10/20 threshold; successful candidates are ranked within the number of posts opened.

What are the educational and age requirements for Agent de Police?

Decree 10-322 sets the statutory agent-grade age range at 19 to 23 and requires completed third-year secondary education (3AS). Individual recruitment notices may lawfully announce temporary exceptions, so applicants must follow the age stated in the current opening.

Is this practice question bank an official exam simulation?

No. The rules publish timed subject papers but not a four-option MCQ format, and the cited grade-specific sources do not state the official assessment language. This English four-option bank is a study adaptation; it cannot replace written composition, physical tests, or medical and psychological screening.