Locations of the 1968–69 Montenegrin Republic League teams
On season 1968–69, in Montenegrin Republic League participated 12 teams. As three members from previous season were promoted to Yugoslav Second League and no one was relegated, new members of Republic tier were Arsenal, Crvena Stijena and Brskovo.[2]
For the first and only time in their history, Tara Zabjelo won the title of Montenegrin Republic League champion. They finished season with seven points more than second-placed Rudar and third-placed Arsenal.[3] With that result, Tara Zabjelo gained a promotion to Yugoslav Second League.
Two last placed teams – Brskovo and Ibar, were relegated.[4]
On season 1968–69 are introduced Regional leagues as official fourth tier competition. League was structured through three groups – Central (Srednja regija), South (Južna regija) and North (Sjeverna regija).[7][8] Best teams from Regional leagues gained promotion to Montenegrin Republic League.