The 1981–82 Divizia C was the 26th 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
Minerul Râmnicu Vâlcea was moved from Râmnicu Vâlcea to Horezu and was renamed as Minerul Horezu.
Șoimii Strungul Lipova was renamed as Șoimii Lipova Victoria Tecuci took the place of Oțelul Galați in Divizia B. Metalosport Galați took the place of Victoria Tecuci.
Arrubium Măcin took the place of Viitorul Mahmudia.