The four clubs promoted directly to the second level were Dinamo Pančevo, Radnički Belgrade, Velež and NK Zagreb, while Bokelj, Proleter Zrenjanin, Rabotnički, Rudar Trbovlje and Tekstilac achieved this through qualifications.
Rudar Trbovlje secured their status after additional republic play-off, while Sloga Rankovićevo were the only team promoted from the third level.