The military said there was a gun battle inside the barracks, near the airport in the capital Antananarivo, but gave no reason for the mutiny.
Flights into the airport were suspended while the gunfire continued.
Madagascar has a recent history of army rebellions; President Andry Rajoelina came to power after leading often violent protests backed by soldiers.
The army confirmed that a mutiny had taken place in the early hours of Sunday.
Witnesses reported sporadic bursts of gunfire, and dozens of locals gathered near the base to see what was happening.
Officers were sent to negotiate with the rebellious troops.
But officials said at least one of the negotiators was shot by the mutineers.
An operation to retake control of the base was launched in the afternoon.
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