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Key Facts: ACMIL Élèves-Officiers Exam

Bac+2

Minimum education required

Ministère des Forces Armées

Places announced for the 2026 direct promotion

Ministère des Forces Armées, 2026 notice

50 000 Ar

2026 application fee

Ministère des Forces Armées, 2026 notice

3 years

Officer cadet curriculum duration

Académie Militaire d'Antsirabe

Free 100-question independent English MCQ study bank for Madagascar's 2026 ACMIL officer entrance competition, covering Malagasy, French, general culture, and optional mathematics. Not an official translation or format simulation.

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1Under Article 56 of the 2010 Constitution of the Fourth Republic of Madagascar, who holds the supreme constitutional title and role of Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces (Chef Suprême des Armées)?

A.The President of the Republic

B.The Prime Minister, Head of Government

C.The Chief of the General Staff of the Armed Forces (CEMGAM)

D.The Minister of the Armed Forces

Explanation: According to Article 56 of the Malagasy Constitution, the President of the Republic is the Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces (Chef Suprême des Forces Armées). The President is assisted by the High Council of National Defense (Haut Conseil de la Défense Nationale).

2What is the primary constitutional role of the High Constitutional Court (Haute Cour Constitutionnelle - HCC) seated in Ambohidahy, Antananarivo?

A.Ruling on the constitutionality of laws, settling institutional jurisdictional conflicts, and proclaiming official presidential and parliamentary election results

B.Drafting and voting on the national annual state budget (Loi de Finances)

C.Acting as the military appellate court for martial court-martials

D.Commanding frontline tactical military operations during armed conflicts

Explanation: The Haute Cour Constitutionnelle (HCC) is Madagascar's supreme constitutional jurisdiction. It verifies the constitutional conformity of treaties and organic laws, oversees referendums, and officially proclaims final election results for the President and National Assembly.

3What is the fundamental permanent mission assigned to the Malagasy Armed Forces (Foloalindahy) in republican defense doctrine?

A.Defending national independence, territorial integrity, national sovereignty, and assisting in socioeconomic development and disaster relief

B.Operating commercial retail banks across the central highlands

C.Directly enacting tax rates and customs tariffs on imported goods

D.Representing foreign commercial firms in civil property litigation

Explanation: The core mission of the Foloalindahy (Armed Forces) is the defense of national sovereignty, territorial integrity, and airspace/maritime domain, as well as contributing to civil protection, humanitarian disaster relief (BNGRC collaboration), and socioeconomic development.

4Which major regional economic community encompassing Southern African states includes Madagascar as an active member state?

A.SADC (Southern African Development Community)

B.ECOWAS (Economic Community of West African States)

C.ASEAN (Association of Southeast Asian Nations)

D.Mercosur (Southern Common Market)

Explanation: Madagascar is an active member state of the Southern African Development Community (SADC), having joined to deepen regional economic integration, regional security cooperation, and trade ties with Southern Africa.

5What is the name of the intergovernmental organization uniting Madagascar, Mauritius, Seychelles, Comoros, and France (Réunion) to foster cooperation across the Southwest Indian Ocean?

A.Commission de l'Océan Indien (COI)

B.Organisation des États Américains (OEA)

C.Conseil de Coopération du Golfe (CCG)

D.Union Économique et Monétaire Ouest-Africaine (UEMOA)

Explanation: The Commission de l'Océan Indien (COI) / Indian Ocean Commission was founded in 1982 (formalized by the Victoria Agreement in 1984) and brings together the five island territories of the Southwest Indian Ocean for maritime safety, environmental protection, and regional development.

6What is the bicameral structure of the Malagasy Parliament according to the Constitution of the Fourth Republic?

A.The National Assembly (Assemblée Nationale) and the Senate (Sénat)

B.The House of Commons and the House of Lords

C.The Federal Council and the National Council

D.The Legislative Council and the Chamber of Deputies

Explanation: Madagascar's Parliament consists of two chambers: the Assemblée Nationale (directly elected by the people, sitting at Tsimbazaza) and the Sénat (representing decentralized territorial communities and economic/social forces, sitting at Anosy).

7Which ministerial department in the Malagasy government is responsible for executing military policy, managing armed forces personnel, and overseeing the national defense infrastructure?

A.Ministère des Forces Armées (also referred to historically as Ministère de la Défense Nationale)

B.Ministère des Transports et de la Météorologie

C.Ministère de l'Élevage et de la Pêche

D.Ministère du Tourisme et de l'Artisanat

Explanation: The Ministère des Forces Armées (situated at Ampahibe, Antananarivo) is the civilian cabinet department tasked with organizing, equipping, and administering the armed forces (Land Army, Navy, Air Force) and implementing defense directives.

8Under Article 65 of the Constitution of Madagascar, what authority does the Prime Minister exercise regarding the security and administrative forces of the State?

A.The Prime Minister has the administration at their disposal and is responsible for public security and the maintenance of order

B.The Prime Minister declares foreign wars unilaterally without parliamentary approval

C.The Prime Minister serves as the permanent presiding judge of the Supreme Court

D.The Prime Minister commands foreign naval armadas during international expeditions

Explanation: Article 65 of the Malagasy Constitution specifies that the Prime Minister 'a la disposition de l'administration et est responsable de la sécurité publique et du maintien de l'ordre', ensuring the operational execution of laws and civil security.

9Calculate the first derivative f'(x) of the cubic function f(x) = 3x^3 - 5x^2 + 4x - 7:

A.f'(x) = 9x^2 - 10x + 4

B.f'(x) = 6x^2 - 5x + 4

C.f'(x) = 9x^3 - 10x^2 + 4x

D.f'(x) = x^3 - 5x + 4

Explanation: Differentiating term by term using the power rule (d/dx [a*x^n] = a*n*x^(n-1)): d/dx [3x^3] = 9x^2; d/dx [-5x^2] = -10x; d/dx [4x] = 4; d/dx [-7] = 0. Therefore, f'(x) = 9x^2 - 10x + 4.

10Given two 2-dimensional tactical vectors u = (3, 4) and v = (2, -1), what is their scalar dot product (produit scalaire) u · v?

A.2

B.10

C.-2

D.14

Explanation: The dot product of two vectors u = (x1, y1) and v = (x2, y2) is given by: u · v = (x1 * x2) + (y1 * y2). Here: u · v = (3 * 2) + (4 * -1) = 6 + (-4) = 2.

About the ACMIL Élèves-Officiers Exam

The ACMIL Concours Direct is Madagascar's competitive entry route for career officer cadets at the Académie Militaire d'Antsirabe. For 2026, Bac+2 candidates complete written papers in Malagasy, French, general culture, and one selected option before psychotechnical, general-aptitude, medical, and physical stages. This independent English-language MCQ bank practices knowledge from the published subjects; it is not an official translation, endorsement, or format simulation and does not replace Malagasy/French writing or performance preparation.

Exam sponsor: Ministère des Forces Armées / État-Major Général des Armées / Académie Militaire d'Antsirabe (ACMIL). The requirements and fees below concern the certification or admission exam, separate from our free practice resources.

Assessment

The Ministère des Forces Armées convenes the Concours direct de recrutement d'Élèves-Officiers d'Active for admission to the Académie Militaire d'Antsirabe (ACMIL). For the 2026 XLIXe Promotion directe, Phase 1 runs 5–9 October at six regional centres and includes Malagasy, French, general culture, and one option chosen from general criminal law, history, mathematics, or economics. Phase 2 at ACMIL includes psychotechnical testing, a general-aptitude assessment on 9–11 December, and physical events on 12–13 December: 100-metre sprint, rope climb, shot put, high jump, long jump, a 12-minute Cooper test, and a 1,500-metre run for men or 1,000-metre run for women. Medical/TAP fitness is also required. The public 2026 notice does not state an item count, paper durations, coefficients, or pass threshold. This 100-question bank independently adapts knowledge from the named written subjects into English MCQs and cannot simulate the Malagasy/French writing, psychotechnical, general-aptitude, medical, or physical components.

Time Limit

Multi-day schedule across written admissibility and Antsirabe admission phases.

Passing Score

Not published in the public 2026 notice. A 2020 opening order used 10/20 for written admissibility, 12/20 for final admission, and an eliminatory mark of 7/20 or below; current candidates should verify their session rules.

Exam / Certification Fees

50 000 Ariary for the 2026 XLIXe Promotion directe session.

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Fees, eligibility, and exam policies can change. Confirm them with the exam sponsor before applying or paying.

Official sources

Ministère des Forces Armées / État-Major Général des Armées / Académie Militaire d'Antsirabe (ACMIL): official exam information

Our practice resources: topics covered

We aim to reflect publicly available exam outlines and topic information in our study resources. Coverage, format, and difficulty may differ from the actual exam, and we cannot guarantee that every detail is accurate or current. Confirm exam requirements, fees, and policies with the official exam sponsor.

~25% of this bank

General Culture, Institutions & Geopolitics

Independent general-culture practice on constitutional structure, public institutions, regional organizations, geography, and international affairs; no detailed official weighting is published.

~25% of this bank

Optional Mathematics & Scientific Reasoning

Advanced secondary mathematics practice only for candidates who select Mathématiques instead of criminal law, history, or economics as their optional paper.

~25% of this bank

French Language & Written Expression

Advanced French grammar, syntax, synthesis principles, administrative style, and logical text structure.

~25% of this bank

Malagasy Language, National Culture & Exam Context

Malagasy language concepts and vocabulary with national history, culture, and verified 2026 session context; the official notice gives no detailed Malagasy syllabus.

Preparing for the ACMIL Élèves-Officiers Exam

What You Need to Know

Passing score: Not published in the public 2026 notice. A 2020 opening order used 10/20 for written admissibility, 12/20 for final admission, and an eliminatory mark of 7/20 or below; current candidates should verify their session rules.
Assessment: The Ministère des Forces Armées convenes the Concours direct de recrutement d'Élèves-Officiers d'Active for admission to the Académie Militaire d'Antsirabe (ACMIL). For the 2026 XLIXe Promotion directe, Phase 1 runs 5–9 October at six regional centres and includes Malagasy, French, general culture, and one option chosen from general criminal law, history, mathematics, or economics. Phase 2 at ACMIL includes psychotechnical testing, a general-aptitude assessment on 9–11 December, and physical events on 12–13 December: 100-metre sprint, rope climb, shot put, high jump, long jump, a 12-minute Cooper test, and a 1,500-metre run for men or 1,000-metre run for women. Medical/TAP fitness is also required. The public 2026 notice does not state an item count, paper durations, coefficients, or pass threshold. This 100-question bank independently adapts knowledge from the named written subjects into English MCQs and cannot simulate the Malagasy/French writing, psychotechnical, general-aptitude, medical, or physical components.
Time limit: Multi-day schedule across written admissibility and Antsirabe admission phases.
Exam / certification fees: 50 000 Ariary for the 2026 XLIXe Promotion directe session. Official sources

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ACMIL Élèves-Officiers: Suggested Study Strategy

1If selecting the optional mathematics paper, master functions, derivatives, vectors, coordinate geometry, probability, and applied mechanics; otherwise focus on the chosen law, history, or economics option.

2Review Malagasy constitutional law, the roles of state institutions, and key geopolitical issues in the Southwest Indian Ocean and African Union.

3Practice French synthesis and textual analysis, ensuring clarity, logical transitions, and grammatical precision.

4Practice Malagasy and French extended writing separately, because English MCQs cannot reproduce the official language papers.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this practice bank the official ACMIL entrance exam?

No. The official competition includes Malagasy, French, general-culture, and optional written papers followed by psychotechnical, general-aptitude, medical, and physical assessments. This bank is an independent English-language MCQ study adaptation, not an official translation or format simulation, and it cannot replace writing, oral, medical, or physical preparation.

What qualifications are required to compete for ACMIL Direct Entry?

Civilian candidates must hold Malagasy nationality, be between 18 and 26 years of age, hold a verified Bac+2 diploma (such as DEUG, DTS, or completion of Licence 2), be unmarried without dependent children, and satisfy medical (SIGYCOP / TAP) and physical fitness standards.

What is the passing score for the written admissibility phase?

The public 2026 notice does not publish one. For historical context only, a 2020 opening order used 10/20 for written admissibility, 12/20 for final admission, and an eliminatory mark of 7/20 or below. Candidates should rely on the rules for their own session.

Which military branches do ACMIL graduates serve in?

Graduates of the Académie Militaire d'Antsirabe are commissioned as Sous-Lieutenants and serve across the Land Army (Armée de Terre), Air Force (Armée de l'Air), Navy (Marine Nationale), and National Gendarmerie (Gendarmerie Nationale).