Following the creation of the new 1. divisjon in 1963, the division folded and its district groups were replaced by national groups in the new second tier; 2. divisjon.
The two winners of the groups from Eastern Norway were promoted directly to the following season's top division, at the time named Hovedserien (English: The Main League).
The remaining five winner qualified for promotion play-offs to compete for two spots in the following season's top division.
[1] Winners from districts east/south and east/north were promoted to the top division.
The remaining five winner qualified for promotion play-offs to compete for two spots in the following season's top division.