The 1976–77 Divizia C was the 21st season of Liga III, the third tier of the Romanian football league system.
[1] Relegated from Divizia B Promoted from County Championship Promoted to Divizia B Relegated to County Championship
[2] Unirea Drobeta-Turnu Severin spared from relegation due to the merge of Meva Drobeta-Turnu Severin and Metalul Drobeta-Turnu Severin.
Constructorul Botoșani, Spicul Țigănași and Victoria Roman withdrew.
Foresta Moldovița and Metalurgistul Iași were spared from relegation.