The 1985–86 Divizia C was the 30th 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
Petrolistul Râmnicu Sărat was renamed as Voința Petrolul Râmnicu Sărat.
Pandurii Târgu Jiu was renamed as Gloria Pandurii Târgu Jiu.
Dunărea Giurgiu took the place of ICPB Bolintin-Vale.