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Key Facts: Élèves-Gendarmes EGNA Exam

35 000 Ariary

Application fee

torolalana.gov.mg

23 centres

Regional exam locations

torolalana.gov.mg

3 years

Training curriculum duration

EGNA Ambositra

Baccalauréat

Minimum education required

Commandement de la Gendarmerie

Free 100-question English MCQ study bank for Madagascar's Concours de recrutement des élèves-gendarmes (EGNA Ambositra). Covers Malagasy culture and language, math, French, and gendarme ethics. Study adaptation, not official format.

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1In Malagasy traditional culture, what foundational social and philosophical concept embodies mutual solidarity, communal harmony, and the preservation of peaceful interpersonal relationships?
A.Fihavanana
B.Fady
C.Tody
D.Hasina
Explanation: Fihavanana is the bedrock social value in Malagasy philosophy, designating kinship, communal cohesion, mutual aid, and peaceful interpersonal relations. It guides social conduct and community consensus across Madagascar.
2Under Malagasy rural community security traditions, what is a 'dina'?
A.A collective community covenant or pact regulating local security, social order, and dispute settlement
B.A military rank conferred on gendarmerie squadron leaders in rural sectors
C.A statutory tax levied by district offices to fund national highway patrols
D.A religious sanctuary where suspects are granted immunity from gendarmerie custody
Explanation: A dina is a traditional community pact or collective convention established among village members (Fokonolona) to maintain public peace, prevent cattle rustling, and enforce collective security rules. When officially homologated by courts, it complements public policing.
3In Malagasy grammar (fitsipi-pitenenana), what is the canonical word order of a simple declarative active sentence?
A.Verb – Object – Subject (VOS)
B.Subject – Verb – Object (SVO)
C.Subject – Object – Verb (SOV)
D.Verb – Subject – Object (VSO)
Explanation: Standard Malagasy follows a canonical Verb-Object-Subject (VOS) constituent order in unmarked active declarative sentences, such as 'Mamaky boky ny mpianatra' (Reads book the student).
4The Malagasy proverb (ohabolana) 'Ny hevitra no mitondra ny teny' highlights which principle of expression?
A.Thought and reasoned intention must precede and govern verbal expression
B.Words spoken aloud always take legal precedence over written agreements
C.Physical actions are entirely independent of an individual's moral thoughts
D.Silence is always preferable to offering testimony in judicial inquiries
Explanation: 'Ny hevitra no mitondra ny teny' translates to 'Thought guides speech'. It teaches that careful reflection, intellectual clarity, and moral intention should govern what one articulates, which is essential in formal Malagasy argumentation.
5In the structure of a Malagasy commentary essay (famakafakan-kevitra), what is the 'fampidirana'?
A.The introductory section that establishes context, presents the topic, and outlines the problem
B.The concluding synthesis that summarizes the author's final personal opinion
C.The counter-argument paragraph evaluating opposing historical interpretations
D.The bibliography citing secondary sources and legal references
Explanation: In Malagasy essay methodology, 'fampidirana' designates the introduction. It comprises three standard components: the general context (fampidiran-dresaka), statement of the prompt or subject (filazana ny hevitra), and the guiding question or roadmap (fametrahana ny olana).
6What traditional Malagasy formal oratory art, delivered by skilled speakers at ceremonies and public events, uses proverbs, metaphors, and polite rhetorical conventions?
A.Kabary
B.Vakodrazana
C.Hira gasy
D.Tolon-omby
Explanation: Kabary is the renowned traditional art of formal Malagasy oratory, recognized by UNESCO on the Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. It uses ceremonial greetings, proverbs, and allegorical figures of speech.
7In Malagasy civic and patriotic vocabulary, what does the compound noun 'tanindrazana' signify?
A.Ancestral land, motherland, or homeland
B.Private commercial real estate leased to foreign corporations
C.Forest territory designated exclusively for wildlife conservation
D.A temporary military camp erected during field maneuvers
Explanation: 'Tanindrazana' is composed of 'tany' (earth/land) and 'razana' (ancestors), signifying the land of the ancestors, homeland, or fatherland. It forms the second term of Madagascar's national motto: 'Fitiavana – Tanindrazana – Fandrosoana'.
8In Malagasy verbal morphology, which prefix is commonly attached to an adjectival or verbal root to denote a causative meaning (to make or cause something to happen)?
A.Maha-
B.Mamp-
C.Mian-
D.Mp-
Explanation: The verbal prefix 'mamp-' (or 'manka-') functions as a causative prefix in Malagasy, transforming a root verb into an action caused or made to occur, such as 'mampandry fahalemana' (causing peace/security to reign).
9A Gendarmerie patrol vehicle leaves a territorial brigade and travels 180 kilometers at a steady speed in 2 hours and 30 minutes. What is the average speed of the vehicle?
A.72 km/h
B.68 km/h
C.75 km/h
D.80 km/h
Explanation: Average speed equals distance divided by time. 2 hours and 30 minutes equals 2.5 hours. Speed = 180 km / 2.5 h = 72 km/h.
10Solve for x in the following first-degree linear equation: 4x - 15 = 2x + 9.
A.x = 12
B.x = 6
C.x = -3
D.x = 24
Explanation: Subtract 2x from both sides: 4x - 2x - 15 = 9, so 2x - 15 = 9. Add 15 to both sides: 2x = 24. Dividing by 2 yields x = 12.

About the Élèves-Gendarmes EGNA Exam

Madagascar's Concours Élèves-Gendarmes is the entry competition for students entering the Gendarmerie Nationale through EGNA Ambositra. Candidates take written Malagasy, mathematics, and French papers across 23 regional groupements, followed by physical, psychotechnical, medical, and professional-interview assessments at EGNA. This independent English-language MCQ bank practices academic knowledge and reasoning relevant to those stages; it is not an official translation, endorsement, or format simulation and cannot replace writing, interview, medical, or physical preparation.

Exam sponsor: Commandement de la Gendarmerie Nationale (Toby Ratsimandrava) / École de la Gendarmerie Nationale d'Ambositra (EGNA). The requirements and fees below concern the certification or admission exam, separate from our free practice resources.

Assessment

The Commandement de la Gendarmerie Nationale opens competitive recruitment for élèves-gendarmes across four stages over approximately 6 months. Stage 1 is application filing at local brigades with a 35,000 Ariary service fee. Stage 2 is a 2-day written admissibility exam held in the 23 regional grouping headquarters, testing Malagasy (famakafakan-kevitra, fomba malagasy, fitsipi-pitenenana), Mathématiques, and Français (dissertation, grammaire, vocabulaire). Stage 3 is a 15-day admission phase at the École de la Gendarmerie Nationale d'Ambositra (EGNA) comprising an incorporation medical visit, a psychotechnical test (coefficient 1), a professional interview (coefficient 2), and physical fitness tests (coefficient 2: 100m, 1000m for men / 800m for women). Stage 4 is incorporation for three years of military, professional, and field operational training. Ranked selection fills posted vacancies. This 100-question practice bank is an English-language MCQ study adaptation of assessable knowledge.

Time Limit

2 days for written admissibility phase; 15 days for the admission phase at Ambositra.

Passing Score

No fixed overall percentage is published. In the official 2024 notice, every test was scored from 0 to 20, a mark of 7/20 or below in any test was eliminatory, and final selection followed order of merit within available places.

Exam / Certification Fees

35 000 Ariary application service fee paid at local Gendarmerie brigade.

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

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

Malagasy Language, Customs & Civic Values

Malagasy grammar, syntax, text analysis, traditional values, and customary legal foundations (fihavanana, dinas).

~25% of this bank

Mathematics & Quantitative Reasoning

Arithmetic calculations, algebra, geometric theorems (Pythagoras, Thales), and basic statistics.

~25% of this bank

French Language, Grammar & Comprehension

French grammar, verb agreements, complex clauses, lexical precision, and essay writing structure.

~25% of this bank

Psychotechnical Reasoning, Situational Judgment & Gendarmerie Ethics

Logic sequences, spatial reasoning, public security missions, judicial policing, and anti-corruption standards.

Preparing for the Élèves-Gendarmes EGNA Exam

What You Need to Know

  • Passing score: No fixed overall percentage is published. In the official 2024 notice, every test was scored from 0 to 20, a mark of 7/20 or below in any test was eliminatory, and final selection followed order of merit within available places.
  • Assessment: The Commandement de la Gendarmerie Nationale opens competitive recruitment for élèves-gendarmes across four stages over approximately 6 months. Stage 1 is application filing at local brigades with a 35,000 Ariary service fee. Stage 2 is a 2-day written admissibility exam held in the 23 regional grouping headquarters, testing Malagasy (famakafakan-kevitra, fomba malagasy, fitsipi-pitenenana), Mathématiques, and Français (dissertation, grammaire, vocabulaire). Stage 3 is a 15-day admission phase at the École de la Gendarmerie Nationale d'Ambositra (EGNA) comprising an incorporation medical visit, a psychotechnical test (coefficient 1), a professional interview (coefficient 2), and physical fitness tests (coefficient 2: 100m, 1000m for men / 800m for women). Stage 4 is incorporation for three years of military, professional, and field operational training. Ranked selection fills posted vacancies. This 100-question practice bank is an English-language MCQ study adaptation of assessable knowledge.
  • Time limit: 2 days for written admissibility phase; 15 days for the admission phase at Ambositra.
  • Exam / certification fees: 35 000 Ariary application service fee paid at local Gendarmerie brigade. Official sources

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Élèves-Gendarmes EGNA: Suggested Study Strategy

1Review core Baccalauréat mathematics thoroughly, focusing on algebraic problem solving, percentages, geometry, and basic statistics.
2Practice French grammar rules, particularly complex clause agreements, verb conjugations, and administrative essay structures.
3Familiarize yourself with Malagasy cultural traditions, traditional proverbs (ohabolana), customary institutions (dinas), and grammatical syntax.
4Work through timed psychotechnical exercises, including numeric sequences, spatial rotation, and situational judgment scenarios relevant to public security.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this practice bank the official Malagasy Gendarmerie exam?

No. The official recruitment exam includes paper-based Malagasy and French language work plus mathematics at 23 regional centres, followed by physical tests, psychotechnical testing, medical screening, and an interview at EGNA Ambositra. This bank is an independent English-language MCQ study adaptation, not an official translation or format simulation, and cannot replace writing, interview, medical, or physical preparation.

What are the eligibility requirements for the Concours Élèves-Gendarmes?

Candidates must hold Malagasy nationality, possess a valid Baccalauréat diploma or recognized equivalent, meet minimum height requirements (typically 1.68 m for men and 1.63 m for women), have a clean criminal record, and pass medical and physical fitness examinations.

What is the fee for the Concours Élèves-Gendarmes?

According to the official public service portal torolalana.gov.mg, the application processing fee is 35,000 Ariary, payable when submitting the candidacy dossier at the nearest Gendarmerie brigade.

Where does the training take place after passing the concours?

Successful candidates are admitted to the École de la Gendarmerie Nationale d'Ambositra (EGNA) for three years of military, professional, and operational field training across specialized units and territorial brigades.