Traditional Public Administration (TPA) or public administration as both theory and practice began in the late nineteenth century. The beginning of the traditional model is best seen in mid-nineteenth century Britain. The Paradigms of Tradition Public Administration (TPA) are five. Such as:-

01. Politics/Administrative Dichotomy (1900-1926)
02. Principles of Administration (1927-1937)
03. Public Administration as Political Science (1950-1970)
04. Public Administration as Management (1956-1970)
05. Public Administration as Public Administration (1971-till now)