The Open Distance and Learning system is imparting education to huge number of groups particularly who are unable to continue their regular studies for various reasons and want to continue their higher education while doing their jobs or professional assignments. The various activities involved in the ODL system are a sequence of processes. They are; Course Design and Development, Material production, Electronic Media Production, Students Registration, Students Support Services, continuous Evaluation through Assignments, and Students Data Base management. Further, operational area of the open universities is distributed geographically (not confined to the University Campus) and also most of activities are delivered by Part-time faculty and staff. Thus, the HR management in ODL system universities needs special attention and thorough study. Considering these parameters, the researcher has opted to study on the HRM practices in ODL system with reference to Indira Gandhi National Open University, the pioneer in ODL system in the country.

“Educators have a dual role to play in any society, particularly in a developing society intent on rapid social change. Firstly, they must be concerned about the contribution of education to development goals. The second role of