| Competition: | Kazakhstan First Division |
| Season: | 2016 |
| Winners: | Kaisar |
| Promoted: | Kaisar, Altai Semey |
| Prevseason: | 2015 |
| Nextseason: | 2017 |
The 2016 Kazakhstan First Division was the 22nd edition of Kazakhstan First Division, the second level football competition in Kazakhstan.
| Club | Kit sponsor | |
|---|---|---|
| Altay | Adidas | |
| Baikonur | Umbro | |
| Bayterek | Legea | |
| Bolat | Adidas | |
| Caspiy | Saller | |
| Ekibastuz | Joma | |
| Kaisar | Nike | |
| Kyran | Jako | |
| Kyzylzhar | Nike | |
| Makhtaaral | Adidas |
Altai Semey were promoted to the 2017 Kazakhstan Premier League; Taraz were relegated to the 2017 Kazakhstan First Division.