The 1961–62 Alpha Ethniki was the 26th season of the highest football league of Greece.
The season began on 9 September 1961 and ended on 1 July 1962 with the play-off matches.
Panathinaikos won their third consecutive and sixth Greek title.
The point system was: Win: 3 points - Draw: 2 points - Loss: 1 point.