1960–61 East German Liga season

The 1960-61 East German 1. Liga season was the ninth season of the second-level competition in East Germany. Eight teams, divided into two groups, participated in the league.

Group 1
The fourth round of games was cancelled due to inclement weather conditions.

Oberliga Promotion
SC Turbine Erfurt qualified directly for the DDR-Oberliga as the second team of SG Dynamo Weißwasser was ineligible for promotion.